Charlie was released from Hastings Regina Grace Unit this morning. The medicine evaluation resulted in some positive changes and behaviors for him. We know the dimentia, agitation and aggresive behavior is late stage Parkinson's symptoms and we can't change the progress of the disease. The last few days have been good so it's time to move on.
My friend, Jennifer Morgan owns and operates Breck Home Care Center in Bloomington. She specializes in taking people with memory/dimentia/Parkinson's issues. There was Divine Intervention when she called me basically out of the blue to ask about Charlie and Eilleen and tell me she had a room open. The sequence of events is truly a miracle! Just ask me!!! :)
When Kerry, Len and I picked Charlie up he recognized us (and gave me his usual ration of "crap"), and gave BIG hugs. He was cognicent and was able to understand and answer questions. He walked, with assistance into Breck and immediately joined his house mates (six of them) for lunch. He ate without help and seemed very comfortable hanging out, giving the resident dogs a treat.
Breck has a website you can check out: www.breckhomes.org. Is is an actual home with six bedrooms for clients, a large "great" room with a fireplace, along with a large kitchen and dining area. There is a beautiful patio out front, a deck out back along with a four season porch. The back yard boasts nice gardens, a swing and a small lake (complete with ducks and geese). We were very excited. There are three staff available at all times.
Len asked Charlie if he liked the place after a few hours. He answered "yes." Len asked if he would like to stay there. He said, "yes." We believe this is dad's best chance at living his life to his full potential. We know that Eileen would be pleased with the current developments with dad's precarious situation.
Keep the faith!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment