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Esther Melen

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Age: 85
Cared for by: Donnette Mathieson
Years of Care: 1
Esther was not only my friend, she was like another grandmother to me. She would tell endless stories of her childhood constantly. She was always happy when speaking about her family, especially her grandchildren and her two daughters. She also spoke of the way she took care of her mother,father and husband when they each took ill and passed on. We would watch the news before dinner, I would assist her with preparing her dinner and sit with her while she ate. I assisted her by getting her ready for bed, helping with the meds etc., On a good sunny summer's day, we would go downstairs to sit in front of her apartment building or take a nice slow walk around the block. She was one of the best patients I have had the greatest pleasure working with.
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