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Woman At Senior Home Wins Employee Of The Month, And She Doesn't Work There
« on: June 17, 2017, 08:02:57 pm »
Woman At Senior Home Wins Employee Of The Month, And She Doesn't Work There
Corey Shegda and WFMY News 2 Digital , WFMY 7:02 PM. EDT June 16, 2017
http://www.wfmynews2.com/life/heartwarming/woman-at-senior-home-wins-employee-of-the-month-but-she-doesnt-work-there/449669101

MOUNT AIRY, NC - A workplace norm has turned into something truly heartwarming at Twelve Oaks Senior Living Community in Mt. Airy.

Shirley Bowes was named employee of the month... but she is not actually an employee.

Bowes suffers from a form of dementia and thinks she works at Twelve Oaks. Her husband says it gives her a sense of purpose.


Shirley Bowes   (Photo: Twelve Oaks)

At the most recent staff meeting Bowes was told she was voted to be the employee of the month, and her reaction was priceless. 

“This was definitely one of those times you will never forget,” said Administrator Penny Haynes. “It reinforces why caring for the elderly is so important. I don’t think there were many dry eyes in the room!”

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Excerpt.  Video and more story at http://www.wfmynews2.com/life/heartwarming/woman-at-senior-home-wins-employee-of-the-month-but-she-doesnt-work-there/449669101
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