I'm back from Chicago and promise to post about my adventures shortly, but had to take a moment to say "cheers" to a new elder care initiative in Ireland - drinking. According to Reuters:
A nursing home in Ireland has hit on a cheering way to keep up the spirits of its elderly patients -- by providing its own pub.
St Mary's Hospital in County Monaghan, near the Irish border with Northern Ireland, believes ready access to a good pint may help its patients -- average age 85 -- actually live longer...
...The pub, which opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. and charges normal bar prices, had also led to an increase in the number of visitors, she said.
Well, guess that's one way to get your children and grandkids to visit more often.
Note to Mom and Dad: Ever consider putting a fully-stocked bar in your home?
Hi Brooklyn,
Glad you liked the Chgo Greeters tour.
Chgo & the World Champions Chgo White SOX
Welcome to you all!!
Russ
Posted by: Russ Bruzek | November 29, 2005 at 06:43 PM