My grandfather's care home in Saitama sends families a monthly report. It is usually two lines. "Your grandfather is well. He ate his vegetables."
This month, they got a new volunteer. A retired nurse from Louisiana named Miss Bea. She's 74. She moved here to be near her son.
This month's report was four pages. Some highlights:
MONDAY
Volunteer introduced herself as "Miss Bea." Within one hour, 14 residents were calling her Miss Bea. Mr. Tanaka (97) has not learned a new name since 1988.
TUESDAY
Miss Bea introduced Bingo. Mrs. Watanabe (94) won and shouted "BINGO!" Staff had never heard her raise her voice. Her daughter cried on the phone.
WEDNESDAY
Miss Bea brought gumbo. Residents were told it was soup. Residents now refuse regular soup.
THURSDAY
Music hour. Miss Bea played Louisiana music on a small speaker. Mr. Ono (89), who has not stood up from his wheelchair in two years, was found dancing with both arms. Physical therapy has asked to "borrow" Miss Bea.
FRIDAY
Your grandfather (91) asked Miss Bea if she is married. She said, "Honey, I'm 74 and Catholic." He has since asked three more times.
At the bottom, the director added a handwritten note:
"In 22 years, this is the first report I have enjoyed writing. Please do not let her go back to Louisiana."
My grandfather now says "Bingo!" instead of "thank you."
Nobody has the heart to correct him.
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