Connotative Versions: -
Denotative Version:
The extended family of a WGBRCAA resident, Gerta Hanson, has come to visit her. Gerta is 89-years-old and struggles to recognize even her children, partially because they come to visit her once or twice a year (she’s been at WGBRCAA for nine years) and partially because she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, which causes the memory to deteriorate significantly. Because of this lack of recognition, the conversation often wanes, and her grandchildren, struggle to keep themselves occupied. No closed door’s handle is left unturned by the little hands, and the kids seem to be inspecting everything, as they explore the corridors of WGBRCAA. Staff is becoming distracted and are finding it increasingly difficult to perform their duties while the group of children are around. Three staffers, including your most senior RN, threaten to quit unless you say something to the extended Hanson family.
Euphemistic Version:
The loving family of a WGBRCAA resident, Gerta Hanson, has arrived to share the day with her. Gerta is 89-years-old and struggles to recognize even her children. Even though her children, who manage to work long hours to support her stay at WGBRCAA, manage to make it in a couple times a year (they've been supporting her stay at WGBRCAA for nine years), Gerta has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, which causes the memory to deteriorate significantly. Because of this lack of recognition, the conversation often wanes, and her inquisitive grandchildren become interested in the activities of the warm staff. No door’s handle is left unturned by the interested, little hands, as they explore the halls of WGBRCAA. Staff, though enjoying the presence of the little moppets, is slightly distracted and is finding it challenging to perform their responsibilities while the group of children brighten their lives. Three colleagues, including your most senior RN, are considering alternative employment if you miss this opportunity to request that the extended Hanson family include the children more in the family gathering.
Pejorative Version:
The estranged family of a WGBRCAA resident, Gerta Hanson, has dropped in on her. Gerta is 89-years-old and struggles to recognize even her children, partially because they only come to check up on her once or twice a year (she’s been at WGBRCAA for nine long years) and partially because she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, which causes the memory to deteriorate significantly. Because of this lack of recognition, the conversation turns to financing her expensive living costs, and her grandchildren, who were forced to show up when their parents chose to make their two-hour, bi-annual check-in, struggle to keep themselves out of trouble. No closed door’s handle is left unturned by the grubby hands, and the kids seem to be destroying everything, as they wildly race up and down the corridors of WGBRCAA. Staff is becoming frustrated and are finding it increasingly difficult to do their jobs while the hoard of snot-nosed brats wreak havoc upon the usually peaceful setting. Three staffers, including your most senior RN, threaten to quit unless you say something to the Hansons.