Sep 16, 2015

WooooHooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The nursing home I put mother on the list for three years ago called
SHE's IN !
They sent a nurse over to assess her and she really couldnt get much
from mother, but said she did a little better one on one with her.
From what I heard she isn't getting much attention there
and is alone much of the time.
( I found her fully dressed in bed last time, then they dropped off
a meal she had no idea how to eat.)
I also found out they said she was double incontinent- What?
I said that that is because mom doesn't know where the bathroom is
or who to ask.
 No wonder we spend half the time in the bathroom pooping when I visit !
They said they would have her on the extra care floor so there
would be someone to cue her for bathroom and help her eat
and dress.
I think she has been difficult for them with undressing-
I know she is reluctant to give up her underwear.
It sure would be nice for her to eat in a dining room, but I guess
that requires one on one and that isn't there.

The new place is a non-profit Alzheimer's Only place.
The floor plan is circular with a naturally lit atrium like center.
My childhood friend's mother was there and my friend
highly recommended it.
US News and world report rated it Best Nursing Home 2015

1 comment:

CAROLDEE said...

VERY VERY happy to hear she is moving to a place where they ONLY take care of ALTZ patients. The care there will be sooo much better I am sure. Moving her around may be some confusing again but at least she will be looked after by people who specialize in that care. WONDERFUL Happy news.. So glad.. for her and YOU.. :-)