Squirrel raiding the bird feeder by danapommet
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This photo was taken in the garden area of an assisted living facility. Now I need to explain my absence here at Renderosity and being so far behind in my commenting. Do zoom for best details.
My wife’s parents are 96 (Papa) and 98 (Nonni) and have been living in their own home for over 50 years but lately Papa had a stroke and has fallen a few times. We had a family meeting and we all decided that it was time for them to go into an assisted living facility. There are some horrible places out there but we managed to find a place that is on the grounds of the local hospital where our daughters work. They are now moved in with their own furniture. We had lunch there with them on their first day and the food was restaurant quality. It is a large corner suite with 6 windows. 24 hour - 7 days a week nurses on duty in the building! Rooms are cleaned daily and laundry twice a week. All utilities, cable TV and phone are part of the monthly fee. TVs in the bedroom and living area. The beginnings of Dementia and Alzheimers has been diagnosed. We have just finished cleaning out their house. An estate sale for all of Papas antiques is next. Then comes the painting, laminate flooring, update appliances and selling their house. That will be more than enough to keep them comfortable for the rest of their lives! They are adjusting very well, making new friends and dozens of new people that have not heard Papas stories.
Thanks for stopping by, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated.
Dana
Comments (35)
myrrhluz
I am sorry to hear that the beginnings of Dementia and Alzheimers have been diagnosed. With the exception of that, I would say that Jo's parents are entering this phase of their lives as well as anyone could hope to. That is a credit to them and to their family. It sounds like they have made preparations and been able to live independently for a long time. It's wonderful that you all came together and worked hard to find the best situation for them. Your daughters working there will make everything so much better for everyone and keep a family connection there and readily present. I wish the best for Jo's parents. I'm glad they are adjusting well. I hope all the preparations and the sale of the house go smoothly. Great shot of this cute fellow. I love squirrels. They are such fun to watch.
danapommet
Lucinda, thank you for the kind words and encouragement. Very sweet of you!!!! Dana
junge1
Dana, this is nicely captured. Looks like you are pretty busy but reading that they are in their upper nineties is amazing. They must have lived a rich and fulfilling life!
dochtersions
Oh yes, I know all about those squirrels, they really are clever thief's, aren't they, Dana? You got caught it on the right moment, and I wonder if you sent it away. It is good to read now the parents of Jo are so well cared for, and they have made new friends. Fantastic also that their granddaughters are close, and yes it must have been a lot of care, and work for you both, but the hard work has paid off, huh? I hope everything is okay, also with Jo and with you, my friend.
moochagoo
My two parents are dead, but it was the same story. We tried to keep them at home.
Cyve
Merveilleuse scène et merveilleux écueil également... C'est une image absolument géniale !!!