Re: Jan...Thanks...

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info, especially on Casa de Santa Fe. I'll call them

on Monday. Mom's been planning on a skilled nursing facility in

Auburn, because it's close, locked and because they'll take Medi-cal.

Were you frightened to learn your Dad was on Howe Avenue solo? I was

nearly hysterical on Wednesday when Dad wandered away from us while

Mom and I were meeting with a financial planner. I found him headed

toward Gold Country Bl., which is near Outback on Sunrise!

Yes, I have been thinking about going to the Caring Counts

conference, especially if I can pursuade my mom to go; but a lot will

depend on how the next week or so goes.

Thanks for the offer of local help. And, likewise, if there's

anything I can help you with, please let me know.

- Terri

Sacramento, CA

> & #65279;Thanks for the information. Helps me to know what may be

coming down

> the road. You asked when my Dad was diagnosed. I took him to U.C.

> Alzheimer's Research Center on Stockton Blvd for testing and

> they gave us the diagnosis on Nov 7, 2002. We moved him in with

> us on August 7 when the ALF gave him 30 days notice because he left

> three times and they had to go find him on Howe Ave (he was trying

to

> go to my office). He started on the Exelon August 20 and is now at

> 3mg.

>

> Is your Mom going to find a NH in Sacramento for your Dad, or more

up

> I80 toward Meadow Vista? There's a new Eskaton facility in Rocklin,

> Casa de Santa Fe with both Asst Liv and a memory impaired locked

> unit. Let me know if you need info on it.

>

> Have you thought about attending the Caring Counts Conference next

> month in Sacramento? At least four of us are going from this group.

> Information for it is at www.caregiver.org/caring_countsC.htm.

>

> If you or your family ever need any " local " help, please let me

know.

>

> Jan

> Sacramento CA