General Update #62

Dusty called Joyce to check in on her for the evening. She reports she is doing well and has been appreciating her room window. She likes seeing the clouds change throughout the day (when the blinds are open). 

Joyce had tomato soup and toasted cheese sandwich for dinner. They did a good job on it, Joyce reports. 
PT was done today. "Just about more than I could do," she said. They had Joyce walk down the halls, and then had Joyce get up and down from her walker's chair ten times. "That was a bit much when your body's not cooperating." But Joyce did it, knowing it was good for her. She "put a smile on her face and did it!" 

Joyce commented that she is confusing her days, owing to no calendar in her room. She requested a notepad and ballpoint pen. Dusty said that he would try to see if that could be provided when he calls Jennifer tomorrow.

Joyce reports that her glasses were finally cleaned. 

Joyce says that the spot in her back still hurts her. She was told that she is a little anemic ("by a nurse or someone") and so her injuries will take longer to heal. But it will heal, they said. Joyce says her arm is still hurting her. "My body is saying you're still hurting, why did you do this? Why aren't you getting better," Joyce said. She knows that it will take time. 

Joyce and Dusty discussed the window chalk messages on the window left for the room's previous resident. She stated that she didn't mind them being there and thought they could stay. She enjoys reading the notes left for the previous room occupant. She wondered if someone from the family might be able to get permission to add a window chalk butterfly to one of the panes. 

Dusty asked if the bird feeder was being visited by avian friends and Joyce stated that she hasn't seen any come by yet. She thinks the feeder may be empty.

Joyce stated that it will be good to be home. Sometimes she lets her mind wander and she imagines being back out at the farmhouse. 

Joyce stated that it looked like the moon would be pretty this evening. She asked Dusty if it was a full moon this evening and Dusty stated that it should be a waning gibbous moon this evening.

Joyce said that her room had been a little warm yesterday. Dusty offered to ask Jennifer if he could bring in a small fan for Joyce to have and use and Joyce thought that would be nice (after initially turning down the offer). Dusty will call Jennifer to obtain permission and then make delivery tomorrow.

Joyce ended phone call owing to her arm aching and not being able to keep the phone held up to her ear. She wishes all a goodnight!

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Visitation Information

Aspen Park is still following recommended federal and state quarantine procedures for the COVID-19 pandemic to protect its community members and staff. At present, visitation with residents of Aspen Park is limited. Their processes and protocols will be updated as the quarantine stages continue to ease. For visitation options below, please keep in mind that Aspen Park meal times are at 8:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. Pacific time. Please do not plan to contact residents during these time periods.

At this time, a daily schedule for Joyce is not available yet.

PHONE
Due to computer difficulties in the administration office, Jennifer was not able to provide Dusty with the direct line to Joyce's room at this time. Jennifer will provide the direct number for Joyce's room when computer access is restored in the main office. In the meantime, family may call the main office phone number at 208.882.4576 and Jennifer (or manager on duty) will assist in getting connection to Joyce's room.

MAIL
Letters are always welcome and are delivered each day to residents as they are received. Letters may be sent to Joyce using this address format:

Joyce Fleener
c/o Aspen Park of Cascadia
420 Rowe St
Moscow, ID 83843

IN-PERSON (VIA ROOM EXTERIOR WINDOW)
Joyce's room has a window which faces out toward the exterior of the building. Friends and family can arrive at the Aspen Park facility and visit with Joyce by using cellular phones to call Joyce's room and see Joyce through the window during the conversation. When planning to visit Joyce in this fashion, it is recommended that Jennifer (or other staff member stationed at the front desk) is consulted to ensure Joyce is present and not scheduled to be out of her room at time of visit. Please be sure to take the above listed meal times into account as well. If visiting for the first time using this method it is recommended that visitor(s) check in with front desk so staff can lead them to the correct room window as well as ensure blinds in room are up so Joyce can see outside. For subsequent visits made to Aspen Park, visitors may walk up to Joyce's room window and look in. If Joyce is present, they can call her room phone and visit. If Joyce is not present, they may return to try their luck again later on. Joyce's room window must remain closed at all times during visit.

IN-PERSON (FACILITY'S OUTDOOR AREA)
Time may be scheduled to visit Joyce in person. The Aspen Park facility has an outdoor area where residents can be brought outside to visit with friends and family face to face. These scheduled visits are on a time limit and monitored by Aspen Park staff. Social distancing protocols and face mask use for all visitors must be strictly maintained. These visits are scheduled by calling Jennifer (or manager on duty) at the Aspen Park front desk at least 24 hours in advance of requested day and time. This allows Jennifer to ensure that the outdoor area is not in use by other families or for PT work or community activities. Maximum group size for such visits are limited to four (4) at one time.


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