Wit and Wisdom
As the great pundit Clara Jeremiah said, “I should worry and get a wrinkle.” If you’re not familiar with the name, Clara is the aunt of the Clark Marketing
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Wit
There have been many rumors of Julie Andrews actually composing this song parody for a birthday celebration, but the author of this song parody is anonymous. Hum along to "These are a few of my favorite things" and enjoy a laugh about how it may feel to be an aging adult.
“"Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting, Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings, Bundles of magazines tied up in string, These are a few of my favourite things.
“Cadillacs and cataracts and hearing aids and glasses, Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses, Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings, These are a few of my favourite things.
“When the pipes leak, When the bones creak, When the knees go bad, I simply remember my favourite things, And then I don't feel so bad.
“Hot tea and crumpets, and corn pads for bunions, No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions, Bathrobes and heat pads and hot meals they bring, These are a few of my favourite things.
“Back pains, confused brains, and no fear of sinnin', Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin', And we won't mention our short shrunken frames, When we remember our favorite things.
“When the joints ache, when the hips break, When the eyes grow dim, Then I remember the great life I've had, And then I don't feel so bad."
Source: Anonymous
Wisdom
Robert J. Perl has been the Executive Director of Clark Retirement Community since 1983. He offered these reflections in celebration of his 25 years of service.
"When I arrived for my first day on the job at Clark Home in the summer of 1983, never did I expect to still be here a quarter of a century later. What keeps me at Clark? The same magnetism that attracted me in the first place. Simply stated, Clark is a sterling organization. The principles upon which it was founded, the caliber of the board members and the staff, the beauty of the campuses and especially the genuine kindness of the residents combine to make Clark a compelling organization. It is these same factors that keep us strong and innovative.
As I look back at my tenure here, I recall with gratitude our many accomplishments. Three are especially notable. Clark Crossings - the lovely neighborhood of 38 towne homes as you enter Clark on Franklin - was built in 1992. At that time, Clark was the first retirement organization in the area to offer these accommodations which today are being replicated by scores of communities.
The Keller Center introduced the revolutionary design concept of neighborhoods - where residents can live, dine and gather together in an area where eight to ten rooms are clustered - to the world of skilled nursing back in 1995. This concept is being adopted across the country today.
The third notable accomplishment that I share with great pride is our continued development and progress in dementia programming. State awards and national attention pale in comparison to the significant difference the team at Clark makes in the lives of our residents with dementia as well as their loved ones.
As I look forward, I'm excited about the development of Clark at Home - our program for home and community based services - which we plan to have operational in the fall. I'm grateful for the generous donation that enables us to re-design our rehabilitation program in The Keller Center. I'm thrilled about the planned development at Keller Lake which will add 104 spacious independent living accommodations to the already beautiful campus.
The past has been a source of fulfillment for me and the future holds even greater opportunities for rewarding work. I send my sincere thanks to everyone associated with Clark."
Remarks from Robert Perl
August, 2008
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