My previous post on November 3rd told of Dad's first day at Primrose and how not an hour after coming back home he'd forgotten the whole experience - typical for his condition. Now it is Sunday and tomorrow he will go back to Primrose for his 8th visit of November. And what a difference a month makes!
The pattern of going to Primrose is somewhat established with him in that when we arrive at the facility he instinctively knows where to go. As we approach the building where he stays, you can see him start to smile as he knows he is going someplace where he's had a good time - his "happy place."
The family members that have gone with me to drop-off/pick-up Dad see the difference. While at Primrose he is with, as he puts it, "the old people," his peers, and he knows he'll have some fun. And fun he does have according to my own observations and report I've received from the staff.
Here are some photos of the staff, and Dad participating in the activities:
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| The wonderful staff with Ortencia Angotti, the Day Club Director in the center of the photo. |
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| Notice how goes opposite of everyone else? |
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| Can you see Dad? He's in the middle of the photo being a clown with his cap turned sideways. |
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| Time to go! |
That's so great! I'm glad he's found a happy little sanctuary to be with friends. That is so important for everyone.
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