Ms. Marlene and Mr. Hugh

Hugh and Marlene Davis met each other through their work as psychologists, and have been married for 48 years. While Marlene was a counselor, Hugh served in the Air Force. Before Hugh was diagnosed with dementia, they both retired to raise their grandchildren and have lived in their San Antonio home for 36 years.

Hugh and Marlene have been attending Graceful Gatherings, a service of Meals on Wheels San Antonio Grace Place Alzheimer’s Services, since May of 2022.

At Graceful Gatherings, Marlene enjoys the caregiver presentations. “They have been extremely fun, educational, and very supportive,” she says. Marlene also benefits from interacting with other caregivers. “We have similar problems in coping or what we deal with every day. It’s just nice to hear from somebody else.”

While Marlene is listening to the presentation, Hugh is in the activity room with trained staff and individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Hugh is a big “people person,” who loves to tell stories and enjoys dominos.

They received their first Grace at Home kit in August of 2022. The kit includes an activity and an educational caregiver resource with tips for engaging your loved one. “We do the activity two or three times, and then Hugh does the activity with our grandchildren,” Marlene says.

Hugh and Marlene’s lives are positively impacted by these services. “I look forward to the activities very much,” Marlene says, “and I just know there’s a great place I can call for resources when I need it.”

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Your future support ensures that Meals on Wheels has resources to provide life-saving services to Hugh and Marlene and other individuals living with Alzheimer’s or dementia in the community. Contact Vinsen Faris at 210-735-5115 or VinsenF@mowsatx.org to learn about your giving options.