A story “I have lived so long to make” TITLE ‘A story I have lived so long to make’ is an extract from a writing featured within this book submitted by Lily Keenan, a resident of Ballard Lodge, Co Laois. PRODUCTION This collection of writings has been compiled by Nursing Homes Ireland. The collection has been compiled and edited by Michael McGlynn, NHI Communications & Research Executive, and Andrew Rennie, NHI Communications & Research Assistant © Nursing Homes Ireland, 2018 Nursing Homes Ireland 2051 Castle Drive, Citywest, Dublin 24, D24 K299
[email protected] www.nhi.ie Welcome to ‘A story I have lived so long to make’, a remarkable collection of writings from nursing home residents. Nursing homes are home to some of the most remarkable and wonderful people in Irish society. Our Members consider it a great privilege to share so much of their lives with these people and to provide them with exceptional care. Residents within our nursing homes are truly inspirational. They share with us great knowledge, wisdom, advice, humility and life experience. Great characters and people live in our nursing homes. Residents have great humour, are great storytellers, provide exceptional friendship. The excellent care provided by outstanding staff in nursing homes is committed to enhancing the lives of residents. They continue to enjoy their favourite past-times and embrace new interests. They sing and dance, create arts and crafts works, enjoy games, watch movies, participate in a range of physical activities, gardening, reminisce, engage in writing and art workshops. In Spring 2018, Nursing Homes Ireland undertook this special initiative to provide some insight into the talents possessed by nursing home residents.