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"Treasure Our Elders" theme for the week By JOSH NEWTONTahlequah Daily Press “Thursday is Farmer’s Day, and a second-grade class from Cherokee [Elementary] will plant flowers,” said White. “Friday we have our Staff Olympics – we close off Cherrie Street for the Olympics. It’s quite a site. We’ll top off events Saturday with karaoke by whoever wants to come.”
Norman R., a resident at the Cherrie Street GLC location, describes the atmosphere as like a “family.” Kathryn M. is extremely pleased with treatment at Grace Living Center. “It could not be any better,” said Kathryn. “They spoil us. They do everything for us, and my kids do not have to take care of me and can have their own lives.” Resident Deana J. appreciates not having to be alone; Nancy D. knows the staff can care for all her medical problems; Andrew B. enjoys how well he is fed; and Sharyon H. enjoys the friendly, family-like atmosphere. Negative stories on TV highlighting nursing home abuse leaves a bad impression for all nursing care facilities, according to Herrian. In fact, he said, the truth is quite the opposite in most nursing homes. “That’s not the real picture,” said Herrian. “The real picture is that they [nursing home staff] treat patients like they were their own family. It becomes very much so a family, not only with patients, but again, with entire families. A family has to trust in the caregivers, and so we have to build that relationship.” Contact Josh Newton at jnewton@tahlequahdailypress.com. 
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