Ruby Jewel Bowen

Ruby Jewel Bowen is Caroline's maternal grandmother. She battled with Alzhemier's  dementia before she passed away in 2013. I thought it was very brave of Caroline to share this personal story with us about someone who she loved so dearly. I learned that her grandmother's main symptoms were severe memory loss, communication issues, mobility difficulties, problems with eating, urinary/bowel incontinence, and abnormal behavior. Ruby Jewel Bowen could benefit from occupational therapy to help her stay engaged in activities that she enjoys and make the most of her time. One of her favorite occupations was gardening, and Caroline suggested that an OT would have her practice by putting seeds in a pot to increase fine motor skills. I enjoyed how Caroline added that despite her disabilities, she was still a rockstar! I can tell that her family was very supportive and caring of Mrs. Bowen.