Hi guys, just an update on Mum. On Thursday Mum came down with Covid and we got her onto Antivirals straight away. She was sleeping, which was fabulous, because she never rests! So I let her alone over the weekend. When I rang on lat Sunday afternoon they said she was up and walking around like nothing had happened! You can't keep her down!!
But, unfortunately due to her continual roaming in and out of corridors and rooms etc the Nursing team and I had decided for her to move to the MCN are (Memory Care Neighbourhood). This are is a secured security number activated code to get in and out of the area.
So yesterday Trev came with me and we moved all her things from the second floor where she has been for the past 18 months down to the ground floor and into her new room number 23. There are great things about this move as she has a fabulous view out of her large window onto Robinia trees, Moraya bushes and Gardenias. She can also access the garden by going out of the dining room doors and sit outside, upstairs she didn't have anywhere to go as there was only a small balcony where residents could sit in the sunshine.
I'm going there tomorrow and am taking a pair of my secateurs as I want to trim a couple of the flowers that are growing. They actually have a maintenance person who looks after the garden area, but I don't think he comes too often. There are some celery bushes growing and some herbs and a sick looking Chrysanthemum (that's the one I want to prune).
I'm hoping that Mum will settle down a bit better here as there are only 16 residents in her area. On the other side of the lift banks there is another area with 16 residents. These areas are for people like Mum who can still talk and love to roam. It's so sad watching her go downhill, but she is in the best place, unfortunately her nurses from the second floor said they will miss her everyday, but they can come down and see her. There is a cafe just outside the secure door area, so I can take Mum there every time I visit and she can catch up with the other staff. She still has her hair done every Thursday and I'm there for that appointment to have a chat. Love Chris
P.S. When I go there next I'll take a couple of pictures of her new room and area.
I know this is really hard, but you are so right, there are a lot of good things for her there. She is so friendly and loves to visit, so she will make more friends there. Those blessed aides are just amazing. I still have one that was with both Mom and Dad, and she still texts me. God puts some very special people in these jobs... just because our parents need love. Praying all will go well for your dear Mum.
