Parents caring for the parent support thread (Part 1)

surfcity
Thu, 19 Nov 2020 22:39:18 +0000

@compmom I just got a letter from the AL that they are tightening up some visit protocols. (Our state just issued more restrictions on mandatory mask wearing and quarantining if coming back from out of state).

They are having visits during certain week day hours, when they are highly staffed, because vetting visitors takes time. Visitors have to complete a checklist, get their temperature taken and show ID that they do not live out of state. We can visit for up to a half hour. They are also buying heaters to put on the patio and encouraging us to visit out there if the weather isn’t too bad.

Indoor visits take place in the private dining room or sales office and it is disinfected after each visit. We have to be masked the whole time.

We are also not allowed to take loved ones out for non medical appts and any time someone leaves they have to quarantine upon return.

It stinks, but what can you do? Luckily my parents are in Memory Care and it is easier there, since they have no concept of time. I have been impressed with the new staff, but I do miss seeing my folks regularly. We have taken to writing them letters and dropping them off. Just like dad did for me when I was in college!