Catey Chandler, RN

My frail, 91-year-old sister-in-law, S, fell and broke her hip and was taken to Anderson Hospital for care. She was in pain and confused, as she has mid-stage Alzheimer's disease. She is originally from India but speaks English very well. Nurse Catey Chandler noticed that S was refusing food and water and took the time to befriend S (who weighs only 64 lbs.). She asked what kind of food S liked and learned that she liked spicy Indian food. They had an animated conversation about Indian cooking and spices. Catey then called the only Indian restaurant in the area in a nearby town, ordered a meal, and had it delivered to S at the hospital. Catey and others were delighted to see S eat the food with great relish and insist on sharing tastes of it with them. S’s family is deeply touched by Nurse Catey Chandler's kindness and empathy, and we hope you will consider her for the DAISY Award.