“Imagine being trapped (as a cognizant patient) in one of these locked down nursing homes.”
My Dad is trapped in his! They were WELL ahead of the curve, though, and locked things down nearly 5 weeks ago. Staff let me in on Lock Down Day because I’ve gone out of my way to get to know them all...and I didn’t take NO for an answer. ;) I also had to sign my life away and have my temperature taken. I complied.
Luckily, Dad isn’t very cognizant anymore and as long as they keep his 3 meals and snacks coming and a few cups of coffee during the day, he’s happy.
I have been able to talk to him TWICE in 5 weeks; I usually see him every week and sneak in his favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies.
I’m REALLY starting to miss him. He’s a PITA, but he’s MY PITA, Ya Know? ;)
Awww....I’m glad you got to see him on Lock Down Day.
I bet you do miss him. This is hard, on all.
Can you still send him the chocolate chip cookies?
God bless him and these nursing home workers.
May God be with your Dad.
I know what it’s like even without covid. Sneaking in snacks, etc.
My husband was in a Memory Care home until he passed on Jan. 20.
I am glad he went before the lockdowns started.