| Author: | Peggy Mary E. Smith | ISBN: | 9780995187115 |
| Publisher: | Peggy Mary E. Smith | Publication: | December 16, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Peggy Mary E. Smith |
| ISBN: | 9780995187115 |
| Publisher: | Peggy Mary E. Smith |
| Publication: | December 16, 2016 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
A ground breaking novel about a growing social issue......long-term care.
As the world celebrates the dawn of a new millennium, Savannah Ashton is celebrating some very special milestones of her own. She is living her life in a third century, and in a few short weeks, she will celebrate her one-hundred and third birthday; both are amazing accomplishments. Savannah is pleased that she has been able to make it that far. The rigors of old age have not yet stolen her memories or health, and she is still able to live independantly in her own home. And home is where she hopes to stay, to live out her last chapter.
But Savannah's excitement is short-lived. A few months later, an unfortunate accident occurs leaving her debilitated. She is no longer able to care for herself and must move into a long-term care facility. She finds the transition into the unfamiliar enviroment somewhat trying and is faced with some of life's harshest realities. As Savannah states,"Life is different from the inside looking out."
As Savannah approaches her one-hundred and fifth birthday her family wants to have a huge party to celebrate the grand occasion. They feel that Savannah is a local celebrity, but Savannah is very apprehensive of the idea. She feels that everything has changed for her since she has moved into long-term care. She knows that she has become part of the forgotten generation.
A month before her birthday, Savannah's granddaughter, Beth, stops by for a visit. Beth desperately wants for her grandmother to agree to have a birthday party. She feels her grandmother is depressed and thinks a party will help to cheer her up, but Savannah doesn't wish to discuss it, so instead, they spend the day together reminiscing. Beth listens intently as Savannah shares her life story.
She tells Beth what it was like growing up in a bygone era. She speaks about the many changes that have taken place during her lifetime. She tells Beth how the "Near North" region of Ontario was developed and has evolved over the course of a century. Then, Savannah talks about life in long-term care and shares her emotional journey as she adapts to her new home.
A ground breaking novel about a growing social issue......long-term care.
As the world celebrates the dawn of a new millennium, Savannah Ashton is celebrating some very special milestones of her own. She is living her life in a third century, and in a few short weeks, she will celebrate her one-hundred and third birthday; both are amazing accomplishments. Savannah is pleased that she has been able to make it that far. The rigors of old age have not yet stolen her memories or health, and she is still able to live independantly in her own home. And home is where she hopes to stay, to live out her last chapter.
But Savannah's excitement is short-lived. A few months later, an unfortunate accident occurs leaving her debilitated. She is no longer able to care for herself and must move into a long-term care facility. She finds the transition into the unfamiliar enviroment somewhat trying and is faced with some of life's harshest realities. As Savannah states,"Life is different from the inside looking out."
As Savannah approaches her one-hundred and fifth birthday her family wants to have a huge party to celebrate the grand occasion. They feel that Savannah is a local celebrity, but Savannah is very apprehensive of the idea. She feels that everything has changed for her since she has moved into long-term care. She knows that she has become part of the forgotten generation.
A month before her birthday, Savannah's granddaughter, Beth, stops by for a visit. Beth desperately wants for her grandmother to agree to have a birthday party. She feels her grandmother is depressed and thinks a party will help to cheer her up, but Savannah doesn't wish to discuss it, so instead, they spend the day together reminiscing. Beth listens intently as Savannah shares her life story.
She tells Beth what it was like growing up in a bygone era. She speaks about the many changes that have taken place during her lifetime. She tells Beth how the "Near North" region of Ontario was developed and has evolved over the course of a century. Then, Savannah talks about life in long-term care and shares her emotional journey as she adapts to her new home.
