Hello TP friends,
We have a place on the Alzheimers unit in the local village home on the park.
There are 14 patients and Nicky will join them on Sept 21. one week.
I am not sure what to do. So many of the things I have read, do not really apply, to Nick. Like the preparation check list from Contented Dementia. This list is really about people who can answer questions and participate it seems, he is a bit further along I guess. Although his physical health and condition are excellent, his cognitive abilities are truly gone. Nick does not have many words and can no longer communicate well., with the added issue of German language, will need to be non verbal communication.
I will rely on their professional advice. I have another meeting with them tomorrow. I am not sure if I will be able to visit immediately or take him for walks immediately . Perhaps they will suggest a waiting period. I really do not know.
I am planning what I will take to his room-
his clothes and baseball hats
His favorite chair from our livingroom.
his painting of his school Marlborough. Maybe some mementos of his life of travel (although he never looks at this stuff here)
Photos of his life, our family, and his family of origin
He no longer reads....but he used to carry the Economist (we called it his prop....long after he quit reading it . Maybe a few copies. No need for a tv or radio he never uses either.
His mother sent his childhood teddybear a few years back when she moved house herself , perhaps I should take it.
I am very open to your suggestions of what I should take. Also, to hear from each of you how long it was before you actually went to see them in the home?
Pal Sal
We have a place on the Alzheimers unit in the local village home on the park.
There are 14 patients and Nicky will join them on Sept 21. one week.
I am not sure what to do. So many of the things I have read, do not really apply, to Nick. Like the preparation check list from Contented Dementia. This list is really about people who can answer questions and participate it seems, he is a bit further along I guess. Although his physical health and condition are excellent, his cognitive abilities are truly gone. Nick does not have many words and can no longer communicate well., with the added issue of German language, will need to be non verbal communication.
I will rely on their professional advice. I have another meeting with them tomorrow. I am not sure if I will be able to visit immediately or take him for walks immediately . Perhaps they will suggest a waiting period. I really do not know.
I am planning what I will take to his room-
his clothes and baseball hats
His favorite chair from our livingroom.
his painting of his school Marlborough. Maybe some mementos of his life of travel (although he never looks at this stuff here)
Photos of his life, our family, and his family of origin
He no longer reads....but he used to carry the Economist (we called it his prop....long after he quit reading it . Maybe a few copies. No need for a tv or radio he never uses either.
His mother sent his childhood teddybear a few years back when she moved house herself , perhaps I should take it.
I am very open to your suggestions of what I should take. Also, to hear from each of you how long it was before you actually went to see them in the home?
Pal Sal