Second March update from 22nd
Dear all,
Forgive the odd double spacing -- this email program wants to write long lines without wrapping text....so I am using return to keep the lines readable on the computer.
Truthfully, I feel like I have been here for weeks now, but of course it is only 11 days!
There is much that has been done and much yet to be done. I will write a very quick report now, along with a wish list We are taking Graham by bus to see Apartment A tomorrow!!! Craig has made an excellent temporary ramp.
We have discovered that all Graham's kitchen stuff was (wisely, I believe) tossed in the packing and storage phase. Clio folks have said they will organize replenishment of the kitchen stuff (thank you!) so if locals have anything spare in their kitchens, like dishes, cuttlery, etc., please contact Alice Chafee at ABC Clio (address in list of recipients).
We could probably use a list of things for Graham's kitchen -- he does not need a fully stocked kitchen, but simple equipment and eating things for his caregivers to prepare meals and for them to eat. Graham already has a microwave and a set of serrated knives his mom gave him, but that is it! Also, Graham really could use two single beds for his caregivers as the ones he has have seen better days. So, if anyone has a single bed they no longer need or want, please let Craig know (he is in charge of the move after I leave). Also, if anyone has any single bed linens, blankets, bedspreads they no longer need, let Craig know.
We have interviewed 3 potential caregivers and will interview another today. We have got agreement from Marvin at the apartments to be 'on call' during the day when there are no caregivers around. This was a very important thing as In Home Services will only pay for 9 hours per day of caregivers so Graham can't have 24/7 attendants. Marvin will be able to reposition him and give him his tablets at one point when there is no caregiver there, and will be contactable by Graham with a monitor (like a baby monitor) so Graham will have someone to help him if he calls out. His new special phone will also give him a lifeline to the outside world, and Flora and her husband Carlos, who manage the apartments, will be able to help at times, as well. This is so important for him.
We should have the apartment in his name by 1st of April so his old apartment must be emptied by then. Craig is organizing that, so if any of you would like to help him, please contact Craig at email address above, or by phone.
Graham has received his new computer that will help him back to work -- he has used the voice activated software once and it is very responsive to his voice. Of course, he can't have the computer at BVCC -- no room for it and unsecure. Graham also has received his new phone which will be wonderful in his new apartment but can't be used at BVCC. All this equipment is being held by Susan Mathers of the Department of Rehabilitation who has been a star
in getting things sorted out for Graham.
I am leaving next Tuesday so only have a few more days to continue progressing things for the move. I am planning to come back again when Graham is going to move into his apartment to help settle him there and help his caregivers as well. Then I am hoping that Graham and his new life will be under way!!!
Thank you all again for your wonderful support of Graham.
Love and peace,
Linda
Forgive the odd double spacing -- this email program wants to write long lines without wrapping text....so I am using return to keep the lines readable on the computer.
Truthfully, I feel like I have been here for weeks now, but of course it is only 11 days!
There is much that has been done and much yet to be done. I will write a very quick report now, along with a wish list We are taking Graham by bus to see Apartment A tomorrow!!! Craig has made an excellent temporary ramp.
We have discovered that all Graham's kitchen stuff was (wisely, I believe) tossed in the packing and storage phase. Clio folks have said they will organize replenishment of the kitchen stuff (thank you!) so if locals have anything spare in their kitchens, like dishes, cuttlery, etc., please contact Alice Chafee at ABC Clio (address in list of recipients).
We could probably use a list of things for Graham's kitchen -- he does not need a fully stocked kitchen, but simple equipment and eating things for his caregivers to prepare meals and for them to eat. Graham already has a microwave and a set of serrated knives his mom gave him, but that is it! Also, Graham really could use two single beds for his caregivers as the ones he has have seen better days. So, if anyone has a single bed they no longer need or want, please let Craig know (he is in charge of the move after I leave). Also, if anyone has any single bed linens, blankets, bedspreads they no longer need, let Craig know.
We have interviewed 3 potential caregivers and will interview another today. We have got agreement from Marvin at the apartments to be 'on call' during the day when there are no caregivers around. This was a very important thing as In Home Services will only pay for 9 hours per day of caregivers so Graham can't have 24/7 attendants. Marvin will be able to reposition him and give him his tablets at one point when there is no caregiver there, and will be contactable by Graham with a monitor (like a baby monitor) so Graham will have someone to help him if he calls out. His new special phone will also give him a lifeline to the outside world, and Flora and her husband Carlos, who manage the apartments, will be able to help at times, as well. This is so important for him.
We should have the apartment in his name by 1st of April so his old apartment must be emptied by then. Craig is organizing that, so if any of you would like to help him, please contact Craig at email address above, or by phone.
Graham has received his new computer that will help him back to work -- he has used the voice activated software once and it is very responsive to his voice. Of course, he can't have the computer at BVCC -- no room for it and unsecure. Graham also has received his new phone which will be wonderful in his new apartment but can't be used at BVCC. All this equipment is being held by Susan Mathers of the Department of Rehabilitation who has been a star
in getting things sorted out for Graham.
I am leaving next Tuesday so only have a few more days to continue progressing things for the move. I am planning to come back again when Graham is going to move into his apartment to help settle him there and help his caregivers as well. Then I am hoping that Graham and his new life will be under way!!!
Thank you all again for your wonderful support of Graham.
Love and peace,
Linda
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