Not all workplaces are willing to go the extra mile for their employees, especially in most cases when sales come first and workers come last.
However, one UK supermarket gladly accommodated an employee with dementia and ensured that she could keep her job despite the adversity she experienced from her ever-changing condition. We are truly inspired by this workplace’s willingness to care for their employee and do whatever they could to ensure her a job and a sense of independence.
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One man’s mother was struggling to remember her job.
At a local Sainsbury’s store in North London, the elderly woman was having trouble after her recent Alzheimer’s diagnosis. As ITV News reported, Mrs. Salomon began arriving to work feeling confused as to why she was there.
But despite her difficulties, the Sainsbury staff didn’t give up on her or neglect the extra accommodation she needed.
Before her diagnosis 10 years ago, Mrs. Salomon was very organized.
In fact, prior to her employment at the grocery store, she had worked as a bookkeeper and was always mindful of dates, documentation and organization.
However, according to a Twitter post from her son, Doron, her condition began to worsen and she was forced to apply for a “less skilled job” with the Sainsbury team. Fortunately, the team always backed her and was ready to re-train her whenever needed.
They even made a special new role just for Mrs. Saloman that would suit her and her condition.
When her initial job of picking out orders customers’ online orders became impossible due to lapses in her memory, the team decided that it was time for her to have a new role as a tote box cleaner.
Mrs. Saloman worked at Sainsbury’s for five dutiful years before finally retiring. Her son, Doron Saloman was so touched by what Sainsbury did for his mother, he created a heartfelt Twitter thread to highlight just how accommodating they were to his dear mom.
Her son continues to promote Alzheimer’s awareness.
Doron uses his Twitter page to raise awareness and advocate for people who have similar struggles as his mother.
“Early-onset Alzheimer’s isn’t common, is hard to get diagnosed and requires a lot of patience and understanding,” he wrote in one Tweet , and included a link for users to donate to Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Let us know what you think of this story of compassion and resilience in the comments.
h/t: ITV News
