I went with Bob Salvatelli today to visit an old friend who is suffering from a form of dementia. Raymond "Chip" Schneider is in an assisted living residence in Ashland, MA. Chip was a fellow educator as well as a friend I spent a lot of time with during my 20's. I didn't see him in the last 6 or 7 years as our lives changed. I was made aware of Chip's situation about 1 year ago. I have been trying to go see him and finally got the chance. Chip did not recognize me at first but after my name was said he smiled and said David Hay. We spent an hour with him talking about old times. Chip couldn't add much to the conversation but he would chuckle and smile every so often. I plan on asking a few other friends to visit with Chip in the near future. He needs to see people that care about him.
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