Issy has always been very particular about the way she looks, especially her hair. Even though she wears a night cap to bed, she doesn’t feel like it helps and thinks her hair always looks “messy.” So we always try to make sure that Issy’s hair looks nice in between beauty shop days. Issy’s daughter wanted to throw her a birthday party on her actual birthday which happened to be two days before the hair dresser would be at the Branch. So, Julie took her break time and did Issy’s hair for her so it would be nice for her birthday party. Issy’s daughter was so surprised and thankful knowing that her mom would be comfortable during her party because her hair was “just perfect”.

Martha’s children shared a story with Janie about how Martha used to always make up songs when they were little that she would sing while they were playing or when they were helping her clean. She was an artist and would also sing while she was painting. At the Branch, we often hear Martha humming and repeating the same phrase over and over and we couldn't understand what she was saying. Janie decided to sit down with Martha and on a tablet, found songs that Martha knew and could sing along with. She downloaded them to the tablet so they would always be available and easy to find for any BFM who is spending time with Martha.

When Willard went on hospice we wanted to make sure he received his pin for his service in the US Army. We worked with hospice and the local Veterans Office to get the pin, the blanket and the plaque so that his daughter and her family would have one last special memory of him.