Grandma Peachey has changed her living arrangements.
After living independently for 28 years in Manor III at Greencroft, she is now living in Greencroft Gables. In early August, she was ill and needed to be hospitalized for 8 days. She was dehydrated and had an infection. After being discharged from the hospital, she was transferred to Greencroft to see if rehabilitation would work so that she could return to her apartment. However, mobility was a big problem for her. Therapy was attempted in her apartment, but it didn't work. The treatment team recommended that she not return to independent living, but stay in Gables Healthcare. Her adjustment has been slow, but good. Her room is now her "home" as she says.
Having her meals, laundry, and personal care provided has been a great relief to her. Most of her time is spent in her wheelchair doing word searches and reading. She also is able to look out her window and see what's happing "outside". There are many opportunities to meet other people and she knows by name most of the staff who care for her. She enjoys receiving mail and visits from friends.
