In June, 2013, Rose and Bill reluctantly agreed to move into an independent living facility in Rochester Hills. They could not accept that they needed assistance, but a serious medical setback for Bill prevented them from continuing to live on their own with just Rose as his caregiver. With meals, medication and housekeeping services provided at the new facility, the family was relieved that Rose and Bill were in a safe environment and still able to live in their own apartment.
However, by Thanksgiving, 2013, it was obvious they both need even more assistance. Along with Bill, Rose now needed assistance with activities of daily living. They moved into a higher level care-based facility, still in Rochester, and were there until this past summer.
Soon the maximum patient services available at their assisted living apartment were not enough, and both Bill and Rose required a full-time skilled nursing environment. In July of 2014, they moved into Sanctuary at Bellbrook in Rochester Hills.
In spite of her progressive dependence on others, Rose continued to enjoy her life and family. The wonderful staff of Sanctuary at Bellbrook provided not only great care, but activities and all of the attention Rose needed; everyone fell in love with her!
At the beginning of October, Rose was diagnosed with pneumonia. None of us realized how rapidly the pneumonia-related complications would compromise her. It appeared she was gradually getting better, and up to the day before she passed, Rose continued monitoring Bill’s every move (J), receiving physical therapy and participating in activities.
On Tuesday, November 11th, Rose was going about her usual morning routine, but by the afternoon, it was obvious she was not at all well. By Wednesday, we knew she would probably not make it through the evening. We are so grateful the family was able to gather at her bedside to say their goodbyes and be with her when she received last rights. Though her youngest granddaughter, Kathleen, was in Colorado and could not arrive in time, she had been in town just a couple weeks before and spent quality time with her grandma.
With God's grace, Rose remained aware of our love and presence until the moment she passed.
However, by Thanksgiving, 2013, it was obvious they both need even more assistance. Along with Bill, Rose now needed assistance with activities of daily living. They moved into a higher level care-based facility, still in Rochester, and were there until this past summer.
Soon the maximum patient services available at their assisted living apartment were not enough, and both Bill and Rose required a full-time skilled nursing environment. In July of 2014, they moved into Sanctuary at Bellbrook in Rochester Hills.
In spite of her progressive dependence on others, Rose continued to enjoy her life and family. The wonderful staff of Sanctuary at Bellbrook provided not only great care, but activities and all of the attention Rose needed; everyone fell in love with her!
At the beginning of October, Rose was diagnosed with pneumonia. None of us realized how rapidly the pneumonia-related complications would compromise her. It appeared she was gradually getting better, and up to the day before she passed, Rose continued monitoring Bill’s every move (J), receiving physical therapy and participating in activities.
On Tuesday, November 11th, Rose was going about her usual morning routine, but by the afternoon, it was obvious she was not at all well. By Wednesday, we knew she would probably not make it through the evening. We are so grateful the family was able to gather at her bedside to say their goodbyes and be with her when she received last rights. Though her youngest granddaughter, Kathleen, was in Colorado and could not arrive in time, she had been in town just a couple weeks before and spent quality time with her grandma.
With God's grace, Rose remained aware of our love and presence until the moment she passed.
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