Re Fairmount visits

Noreen Peters | Jul 08, 2020

I recently read your article on the wonderful things that Fairmount Home are doing to connect their residents with loved ones during this time of separation.

Fairmount is now offering outside visits with our loved ones who reside with them.

They currently have 2 gazebo type structures set up with a 6 foot table in each. The resident sits on a chair and one end of the table and the family member sits at the other end with a mask on.

I have personally been able to have a visit with my husband. I have jokingly said that we are now allowed to date with a chaperone to make sure that we have no contact and do not cross any boundaries.

Being able to actually see my husband for real after a very long three plus months has been a wonderful gift to me.

Nursing home residents are vulnerable not just for health reasons but separation from their family is extremely difficult. Their health can decline just from lack of connection.

We as family members are their connection to the life that they once had before their move to long term care. Connections with family are a very important part of their care plan as well.

I was wondering if it might be a good idea to do an article on this new development.

We need to hear positive stories to help us get through these tough times.

I am very thankful to the staff at Fairmount home for the wonderful care that they provide and for grasping at all opportunities they can to help keep family connected.

Thank you
Noreen Peters