Moving Mom

 

Mom telling family everything is OK

We arrived home from Canada to the realization that my dear Mom, almost 102, can no longer live independently in her 2-room unit at South Port Square.  Her ability to walk, take her medications, shower, sleep in her large bed, etc. is compromised by her arthritis and advanced age.  With the help of the South Port Square Independent Living Coordinator and family members, she was convinced that it was time to relocate to another building at South Port - the Assisted Living floor.

My sister, Mary, and family, and our daughter, Michele, came for a visit and helped purchase a new bed that was easier for her to negotiate.  Richard and I packed up her belongings and donated many items to St Vincent de Paul that will help the poor and underprivileged.  We hired a company to move some of the bigger items and we took care of the rest.  

Her new one bedroom place looks beautiful with her art work and decorations.  She has a comfortable lift chair and a new spiffy transport chair.  She also moved her scooter and is hopeful she will be able to use it soon.

View of Mom's new room

It is quite a period of adjustment for her and we hope she will be happy in her new surroundings. Change is difficult at any age.  As for us, we are relieved that she will get the care she needs and deserves.