2004-02-02
We are moved in! And it went very well. We worked two days getting packed up at Brothers and getting the furniture from her house. I bought her some great new sheets - red 400 count cotton - they are almost like silk. We are very glad to be gone from Brothers. Both Lois and I agree that it was not the place to be. Their therapy may have been adequate but their custodial care was far from good. I could start a list of problems here but I am in a pretty good mode because of how well the move went so I guess I won’t do it now. I do plan to write a letter to Brothers outlining our problems with their service. But for now Lois is settled into her room. She has her TV from home, some chairs and a dresser. We bought a hospital bed and the facility provided some things like nightstands and small table. Lois met the CNA (certified nurses aid) Darleen and the nurse Karen. They both seem great. There are only 9 people on the wing where Lois is. We unpacked her boxes of stuff some of which we have brought with us since the first hospital over three months ago. They have pledged to give Lois the best possible care and to let them know if there are any problems and they will fix them. We believe them and are hoping for the best. At noon Lois went down the hall to the small lunch room area. She really liked the meal and ate most of it. It was so good that Lois expressed it to the cook. I have not seen her eat like that since the stroke. Lois went back to her room for a nap—it was a stressful day. Tomorrow she will start her therapies. It feels very good to have her settled and comfortable.