Mom got home last evening around 5:00. She really loves her new place. We're a bit surprised at how positive she is but we're not going to question it! She had dinner there last night with some of her friends in the community. They and the staff have been absolutely outstanding in their enthusiasm for welcoming Mom and making her comfortable as well as providing her children with some much needed peace of mind.
This morning Mom had breakfast and by 11:30 was telling us she was hungry. Nothing could make us happier. We met with the nurse and the activities coordinator, both of whom pleased Mom very much. Between meals and activities there will hopefully be little time for missing her old apartment. I expect there will be some difficult days in the coming weeks but if the first day is an indicator, this is going to be a great change.
Mom is feeling well all around and next Tuesday she will have the PET scan. Some time after that we'll begin discussion of the treatment options. Our goal is to pursue treatment which will be minimally taxing for Mom and allow her to enjoy her new surroundings.
For now it's all good and she and her family a very grateful to the staff at the hospital and at Gwynedd Estates for their compassion and fine work. Of course we are also very grateful for all of the kindness, love and support from friends and family.
We'll keep you posted! Thanks for checking in.
(Yikes...just got the cell phone bill...should have started blogging sooner!!)
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Very good stuff. This is indeed a good way to update people and for everyone to be as informed as they want to be. So thank you for doing it.
ReplyDeleteCouple questions... Is her phone number going to be the same as it was in the G building? I'm thinking that Tues evening will be the next day I can head that way. Should I know anything special about where to go?
Her phone number will remain the same. Service is due to be switched by the end of today. Her address for snail mail will be "OBT-200" rather than "G-111". For parking, ask the guard which way to go for OBT or Oak Bridge Terrace; he will direct you.
ReplyDeleteExcellent. Thank you.
ReplyDeletefyi... there was a problem (?) with the phone line switch. Verizon is aware and working on it. If you attempt to call, it may ring endlessly. Once the problem is resolved, the answering machine should pick up, in the event mom is out of the room.
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ReplyDeleteThe phone is finally working! There appeared to be two problems, the second one discovered once service was confirmed: the answering machine is ka-put. So, for now, if there is no answer it is because mom is out of her room. Feel free to call!
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