Disney Wonder Sept 3-7, 2006 Part 3

[purplern]

MTM needed to stop several procedures ago.
Why do they think they have to look 20 forever? When they try they look like aliens but not cute like
Jan

Amen!

 

[taeja71]

"*is going to bed now...

Good night!

I knew Patsy and Dawn would enter the thread after I left. I just couldn't hold on.

 

[purplern]

Tae Ja posted that I should tell everyone about the place for Mother so here I go.

I interviewed and toured 6--2-3 hours per visit.

One facility stands out from the rest--Sunrise at Carmel. It is the one which has only dementia and Alzheimer's residents. There are 7 neighborhoods in the building with 11-12 residents in each neighborhood.
There is a circular hallway surrounding a courtyard which is visible to staff and accessible to residents. Branching out from the hallway are the neighborhoods--like spokes on a wheel. Three neighborhoods plus common rooms filled with overstuffed furniture, tables, popcorn machine and an ice cream parlor are downstairs and four neighborhoods are upstairs. Neighborhoods consist of a common room with a living-diningroom feel to it. Bedrooms are around the periphery. Residents live in mixed groups so that the more capable can help those with more needs.
Neighborhoods are separated from the circular hallway by only a small fence and a doorway so that all residents can come and go and visit each other and talk over the fence, but there are some boundaries and recognizable landmarks to help residents find their way.
Each neighborhood is decorated differently and has a different theme so residents do not get confused as to which is their home. This helps them find their own neighborhood more easily than they could if all were identical.
Each room of one or two residents has its own bathroom. Bathrooms are very accessible and permit assistance without making the resident feel cramped and crowded.
Decorations in the common spaces are chosen to encourage memories--photos, lovely paintings, quilts, quality art work. One area has a wedding gown hanging on the wall that can be touched and discussed, as well as photos of weddings in frames on a desk nearby. Activities that may be chosen or not (but are encouraged) include people from all neighborhoods.
Fire doors automatically separate the area with a suspected fire from the rest of the building but can be opened to get all the residents to the other side easily and quickly. Fire drills are held to train staff but residents do not know why they are moving to a different place so that they are not unduly alarmed.
This facility is 15 miles from the condo (30-60 minutes depending on traffic) on city streets which a friend from church reports to be some of the first plowed in bad weather as it is a route used daily by commuters.
They have visiting professionals to provide medical, podiatric, dental and vision exams.
I signed a contract and my brother is sending a check so she will be on the waiting list for the next companion room to open up.
SO--in God's timing, Mother will be here.
Jan

Sounds nice!

 

[purplern]

I knew Patsy and Dawn would enter the thread after I left. I just couldn't hold on.

 

[taeja71]

Tae Ja posted that I should tell everyone about the place for Mother so here I go.

I interviewed and toured 6--2-3 hours per visit.

One facility stands out from the rest--Sunrise at Carmel. It is the one which has only dementia and Alzheimer's residents. There are 7 neighborhoods in the building with 11-12 residents in each neighborhood.
There is a circular hallway surrounding a courtyard which is visible to staff and accessible to residents. Branching out from the hallway are the neighborhoods--like spokes on a wheel. Three neighborhoods plus common rooms filled with overstuffed furniture, tables, popcorn machine and an ice cream parlor are downstairs and four neighborhoods are upstairs. Neighborhoods consist of a common room with a living-diningroom feel to it. Bedrooms are around the periphery. Residents live in mixed groups so that the more capable can help those with more needs.
Neighborhoods are separated from the circular hallway by only a small fence and a doorway so that all residents can come and go and visit each other and talk over the fence, but there are some boundaries and recognizable landmarks to help residents find their way.
Each neighborhood is decorated differently and has a different theme so residents do not get confused as to which is their home. This helps them find their own neighborhood more easily than they could if all were identical.
Each room of one or two residents has its own bathroom. Bathrooms are very accessible and permit assistance without making the resident feel cramped and crowded.
Decorations in the common spaces are chosen to encourage memories--photos, lovely paintings, quilts, quality art work. One area has a wedding gown hanging on the wall that can be touched and discussed, as well as photos of weddings in frames on a desk nearby. Activities that may be chosen or not (but are encouraged) include people from all neighborhoods.
Fire doors automatically separate the area with a suspected fire from the rest of the building but can be opened to get all the residents to the other side easily and quickly. Fire drills are held to train staff but residents do not know why they are moving to a different place so that they are not unduly alarmed.
This facility is 15 miles from the condo (30-60 minutes depending on traffic) on city streets which a friend from church reports to be some of the first plowed in bad weather as it is a route used daily by commuters.
They have visiting professionals to provide medical, podiatric, dental and vision exams.
I signed a contract and my brother is sending a check so she will be on the waiting list for the next companion room to open up.
SO--in God's timing, Mother will be here.
Jan

Jan, Sunshine sounds fantastic. I hope to meet your mom one day.

 

[taeja71]

I think I'm seeing your post correctly.

 

[purplern]

I think I'm seeing your post correctly.

How are you today?

 

[purplern]

Its just me and the

up right now!

 

[LCTsMom]

Hi Everyone... Hope it's a splendid Saturday for all!

 

[LCTsMom]

I have a question about the cruise docs....

We have two connecting staterooms booked. DH, DD and I are in one, the other has my two boys and my mom. They sent us three sets of document books (one for DH, DD & I, one for the boys, one for my mom). My question is about the Cruise Contract. Should my mom sign the contract for herself and the boys because they are in one stateroom together, or should I sign the boys' separately as their guardian? Does that contract apply per stateroom or for each person? Anyone know?

 

[purplern]

Hi Everyone... Hope it's a splendid Saturday for all!

 

[purplern]

I have a question about the cruise docs....

We have two connecting staterooms booked. DH, DD and I are in one, the other has my two boys and my mom. They sent us three sets of document books (one for DH, DD & I, one for the boys, one for my mom). My question is about the Cruise Contract. Should my mom sign the contract for herself and the boys because they are in one stateroom together, or should I sign the boys' separately as their guardian? Does that contract apply per stateroom or for each person? Anyone know?

I think the contract is for each person.

 

[purplern]

BAD NEWS-I have to work today
SORT OF GOOD NEWS-I was suppose to work 5pm-1am (doesnt that stink!)
I called into talk with someone at work and they said see ya at 3pm I said I come in at 5. She said its say 3 here. So someone changed my schedule and didnt tell me. I would much rather be there at 3 than 5.

 

[taeja71]

Hi Everyone... Hope it's a splendid Saturday for all!

My brain read, Its's a Saturday after all. (small world song)

 

[taeja71]

How are you today?

I should be much better in a couple minutes...when the cofffee kicks in.

I brewed 4 cups. I don't think its enough.....

 

[LCTsMom]

I think the contract is for each person.

So do I sign for the boys since they're minors, or should my mom?

 

[LCTsMom]

I should be much better in a couple minutes...when the cofffee kicks in.

I brewed 4 cups. I don't think its enough.....

I just brewed a pot too. All we have is skim milk though, no 1/2 & 1/2 (Logan used it up in his OATMEAL! Sheez)

 

[purplern]

So do I sign for the boys since they're minors, or should my mom?

I think you should because you are their guardian/parent

 

[purplern]

I just won this on ebay for DD. She wasnt happy with her old Fujifilm Finepix A310 anymore and wanted a new one. This is the one I have too and I love it! Now we have to hope it gets here in time for the cruise
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...80018700030&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWN:IT&rd=1

 

[purplern]

I just brewed a pot too. All we have is skim milk though, no 1/2 & 1/2 (Logan used it up in his OATMEAL! Sheez)

I wish I liked oatmeal. I have tried it hundreds of times and different ways and I cant stand it! It looks like it would be so good after being outside int he snow!