Making Rounds With Oscar

Making Rounds With Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat
by David Dosa [636.8 Dos]

Oscar is a nursing home cat in Rhode Island on the floor for patients with advanced dementia. And he knows when someone is close to passing away. Not only does he maintain a vigil with the patient until the end, but he also provides solace for family members. Based on a paper written for the "New England Journal of Medicine" by a physician in that nursing home, Dr. Dosa attempts to understand Oscar's behavior. A quick read, be prepared to cry your way through the book as you meet the patients and families. -- recommended by Charlotte K. - Bennett Martin Public Library

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