Monday, January 01, 2007

Who'd We See Part 2: Grandmother Powell


This past year, Jeremy's grandmother on his father's side turned 90 years of age. She is quite an amazing woman that we have always adored visiting. Earlier in the year, the family decided it would be most beneficial to move Grandmother into an assisted living facility so that her well being was always being monitored. She was having some difficulty with various ailments and they were unable to provide 24 hour care that she needed at home. After several weeks of adjustment to her move, Grandmother has made this new location home and quite a nice home it is. We took a moment to visit with her during our brief stay in Hopkinsville and snapped a cherished photo to look upon with fond memories. Note Emma's inability to cease drinking for a photo opp.

BTW, if any of you have experiences with Assisted Living Facilities, I would love to hear about it. This was my first experience. I have only been in actual nursing homes prior to this visit. This place was phenomenal. It was a spacious little apartment that was connected to a large living environment where socialization and emotional care was evident. I was quite impressed. Maybe this will be a road for Jeremy to put me when I become too much to handle. Oh wait, that's now! Seriously, there were women sitting together at the entrance like a little sorority of greeters. There was another group of women receiving manicures and facials in another location. There were some men watching football in another corner and countless other little activities. It was very nice. We are very happy for Grandmother.

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