Karin at Work

This week I got to visit Karin at work. She works in an assisted living center and they were having a barbeque for the residents and their families. She invited me to come and see the home and also what she does there. I had such a good feeling just finding the home, it's in a lovely neighborhood of Walnut Creek just about a mile from where Ben & Karin live. The home is very clean and the staff seems so loving and kind to the residents.  
Here are some pictures:

Chateau at Poet's Corner

Isn't that a great name?

The home can have 64 residents.  It has a very cheerful and cozy feel.  Each resident sets up their own room with the bedding and decorations of their choice.  Then there are little sitting areas, birds and a fish tank, a salon and patio.  It also has dining areas and rooms for activities.

These entertainers come about once a week to play and sing for the residents - such songs as Clementine and You are My Sunshine are popular hits.

This is the front desk where she sometimes works.

She also plans and runs activities for the residents.  Here family members are trying some of the activities such as aromatherapy and brain games.

Karin with another employee.

Karin with a resident.

The big surprise of the night was Ben getting off work early in the City and making it to the BBQ in time to meet some of the residents and family members and join in a little dancing.

What a treat to see Karin loving and caring for others. 

 "As I have loved you, love one another."