Glassman Genesis

Valet Service

Jeff Stewart

Assistant New Car Sales Manager

Serving the Community Since 1969

248-636-2736

Complimentary
Maintenance

Serving Our Community For Over 45 Years!

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The Paint Store

248-745-3100

Full Line
Paint Store

2168010

Decorator Assistance

Come and check us out!

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$15.83 per gallon

1001 Orchard Lake Rd.
Pontiac, MI 48341
www.thepaintstoremi.com

FREE

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with purchase of
a gallon of paint.

Limit 4 per person.

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corner of Orchard Lake and Old Telegraph Rd.

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Manny and Vicki

about getting a job, doing some-
thing creative or scientific. We are
blessed that he has the happy gene,”
says Vicki, who noticed that with
Alzheimer’s he became more light-
hearted and affectionate. “Many
people don’t know how to treat the
elderly as intelligent people.”
Vicki and Devlin share responsi-
bility for Manny, who is never left
alone — only occasionally do they
rely on outside caregivers. Vicki has
cut back on her work as owner of
Ta-Dah Productions, which presents
fashion shows and other special
events for businesses and hospitals.
In 2013, Vicki enrolled Manny in
the Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish
Community Adult Day Care Program,
which The program provides social
connections and cognitive stimulation
for participants with memory loss,
says social worker Dorothy Moon.
During the few days a week that
Manny attended, he was “delightful
and full of life,” she says. “His sense
of humor and wit were always there
— and he appreciated women.”
Last year, a group of Brown Center
participants joined Manny’s 100th

birthday celebration at a party at
the Somerset Collection Food Court,
organized by Vicki.
The pair’s relationship made a
special impression on Moon. “Her
connection with him was so heart-
warming,” she says. “She engaged
him and didn’t treat him like some-
one with memory problems, and he
was affectionate with her.”
Manny will turn 101 on July 15.
Now he is frail and spends most of
his time in bed. However, says Vicki,
“he has an appetite, has the will to
live and is always positive.” He doesn’t
remember much but he recognizes
Vicki and expresses gratitude for her
care.
She urges people embarking on the
care of an elderly relative to have a
positive outlook.
“It’s not the end of either of your
worlds. I’ve always looked at is as a
fun adventure. Every day is a new
experience, but in a fun, light-hearted
way,” she says. “I hope that my son
and his kids will recognize this.”
The experience, Vicki says, has
allowed her to “see the possibilities of
getting old and still being young.” •

It Doesn't Have
To Cost A Fortune…
Only Look Like It!

Complete kitchen and bathroom
remodeling as well as furniture
design and installations including
granite, wood and other materials.

Lois Haron Allied Member ASID 248.851.6989

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