I went visiting teaching to Elaine. Her mother-in-law is at Legacy House at the Alzheimer's unit. She asked how I liked Sunshine Terrace. I said it was "okay" - but nothing great. She asked if we were going to try to get into Legacy House. I told her I didn't think it was an option as Grandma is a "two person assist". Elaine had her husband come to talk to me. He said that his Mom used to be in Sunshine Terrace until one day he came and didn't even recognize his Mom. Her hair was down around her face and she had no make-up. He told them he wasn't pleased with her appearance. He moved her to Legacy House within a week. There, they keep her looking great - even though she is in the Alzheimer's unit. They put on her makeup every day. The administrators greet the patrons with a hug and ask how they are doing.
I said I hadn't seen ANYTHING like that at Sunshine Terrace. I come in the back way, and usually no one is at the desk. I come and stay for an hour without seeing anyone, unless we call for assistance. However, I said, I just don't think we can ever get to Legacy House because she is a two-person assist.
He said he thought there may be a way around it - especially if she got a little stronger. His mom is now a two person assist, but they get around it by having hospice come in. Hospice is not there for every assist - but when they aren't, Legacy House just has two of their aids help. He advised us to have Legacy House at least come to give an evaluation.
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