On July 4th I will celebrate my 84th birthday I was born in a rural farmhouse in Northeast Iowa. Most of you know I am now in a Nursing Home with my wife of 63 yrs. I made the decision with the family that it would be best for everyone involved. I was living with my son and with me having more trouble getting around it was a worry for him that he might find me on the floor or ground. Margery had been in the Nursing Home for eight years. We would see her every week end.
But had I really kept my promise. “To love, honor, cherish and care for till death do us part? She seemed happy and well taken care of and the staff loves her.
From my previous posts You know I was a regular demon for some of the things that were physically wrong around the facilities. No one would listen to me at the top. My communication and visit from the State Dept of Health and a new Director plus a visit from sixteen Federal Health persons seemed to do the job.
Now that I have been in the Nursing Home for nearly two has my mind changed? Yes- No It is quite a change in Life Style. For me I was hurting so much and having trouble getting around it has been a blessing. My son and family are free to do their thing without the constant worry about us.
Being back with my wife is great on her good days we talk and she is very aware. On the bad days her brain does not get put together right and all you do is endure it hope for a better tomorrow.
They have a staff of six LPN’s five are on duty all day one at night. Plus a RN Director of Nursing They have five CMA’s, These are the pill pusher in charge of your medicine, No worrying about when to take or if you have taken It. They see to ordering so you are never out or worry about making a trip to druggist. Your clothes are washed and clean whenever you need them. They help me to get dressed and get up. They have a special lift so they do and can set me in my electric chair not pull on my shoulders. Then I am free to roam. To the Dining Room for meals, I can go to the activity room for Cards, Dominoes, Puzzles. Arts and Crafts. I can go to our room and spend time at the computer Sunday morn is Church. Thursday afternoon is Choir with a Concert open to the Public once a year. I serve on the Residence Council who meet and take up greaviences to take before Management.
Health wise, The Nursing staff really keep an eye on you. Blood Pressure is taken at least two times a day on everyone, finger stick for every one with diabetes is given three times a day. Insulin is given as need and your diet is different.
The answer to my question? We are happy where we are we are together. One thing I have learned in my life. Life is like a football game you have a game plan if things do not go right you back up punt and go again. Margery and I have had to punt several times in our lives. This is one of them.
But had I really kept my promise. “To love, honor, cherish and care for till death do us part? She seemed happy and well taken care of and the staff loves her.
From my previous posts You know I was a regular demon for some of the things that were physically wrong around the facilities. No one would listen to me at the top. My communication and visit from the State Dept of Health and a new Director plus a visit from sixteen Federal Health persons seemed to do the job.
Now that I have been in the Nursing Home for nearly two has my mind changed? Yes- No It is quite a change in Life Style. For me I was hurting so much and having trouble getting around it has been a blessing. My son and family are free to do their thing without the constant worry about us.
Being back with my wife is great on her good days we talk and she is very aware. On the bad days her brain does not get put together right and all you do is endure it hope for a better tomorrow.
They have a staff of six LPN’s five are on duty all day one at night. Plus a RN Director of Nursing They have five CMA’s, These are the pill pusher in charge of your medicine, No worrying about when to take or if you have taken It. They see to ordering so you are never out or worry about making a trip to druggist. Your clothes are washed and clean whenever you need them. They help me to get dressed and get up. They have a special lift so they do and can set me in my electric chair not pull on my shoulders. Then I am free to roam. To the Dining Room for meals, I can go to the activity room for Cards, Dominoes, Puzzles. Arts and Crafts. I can go to our room and spend time at the computer Sunday morn is Church. Thursday afternoon is Choir with a Concert open to the Public once a year. I serve on the Residence Council who meet and take up greaviences to take before Management.
Health wise, The Nursing staff really keep an eye on you. Blood Pressure is taken at least two times a day on everyone, finger stick for every one with diabetes is given three times a day. Insulin is given as need and your diet is different.
The answer to my question? We are happy where we are we are together. One thing I have learned in my life. Life is like a football game you have a game plan if things do not go right you back up punt and go again. Margery and I have had to punt several times in our lives. This is one of them.
