An otherwise Ordinary cat, Oscar has the uncanny ability to predict when people in the Steere House nursing home are about to die.
Heartfelt, inspiring, and full of humor and pathos, this book allows readers to take a walk into a world rarely seen from the outside, a world we often misunderstand..
Making Rounds with Oscar is the story of an unusual cat, the patients he serves, their caregivers, and of one doctor who learned how to listen.
He teaches by example: embracing moments of life that so many of us shy away from.
Oscar\'s Gift is a tender mercy.
And his presence lets caregivers and loved ones know that it\'s time to say good-bye.
Oscar provides comfort and companionship when people need him most.
Then, as if this were his job, Oscar strides purposely into a patient\'s room, curls up on the bed, and begins his vigil.
But he never spends much time with them -- until they are in their last hours.
Oscar is a welcome distraction for the residents of Steere House, many of whom are living with Alzheimer\'s.
Apparently, this Ordinary cat possesses an Extraordinary gift: he knows instinctively when the end of life is near.
It wasn\'t long before Oscar had created something of a stir.
Or so it seemed.
In other words, he was a typical cat.
Occasionally he consented to a scratch behind the ears, but only when it suited him.
He loved to stretch out in a puddle of sunlight and chase his tail until he was dizzy.
When Oscar arrived at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rhode Island he was a cute little guy with attitude.
They thought he was just a cat.
A life-changing journey.
A special gift.
A remarkable cat.
Dosa tells the stories of several patients and examines end-of-life care as it exists today.
Dr.
An otherwise Ordinary cat, Oscar has the uncanny ability to predict when people in the Steere House nursing home are about to die
