I know Merv's sister has moved to Ellison House recently. I haven't seen her since I visited her in hospital after she fell due to dizziness. I had a slow start to the day and it was after 10am before I rang to confirm Merv's sister was well and happy to have a visitor. There are often appointments with therapists or specialists whether elsewhere or at the residence. It is too disappointing to just roll up and find you have wasted time. It takes over 30 minutes to drive there from my home.
Just like the first time I visited Merv's sister at Ellison House when she stayed for two weeks on respite the staff were friendly, helpful and caring. I arrived when the weather was warming up but as yet not too hot for fun outside under the shade. A huge beige coloured sail covers the space between two of the houses ensuring a generous coverage of shade for the residents and staff. A game of bingo was just about to start and I was impressed the bingo cards have been replaced with A4 size laminated sheets printed with large squares with numbers. Each number on the sheet has a Velcro dot allowing a bottle top with a corresponding Velcro dot to adhere to the sheet and not move around. Very clever forward thinking. A staff member used the bingo wheel and called out the numbers, until one of the residents won the game and it was time for lunch. I had the opportunity to share my varied holiday photos with Merv's sister and she enjoyed the wildlife photos from Makalali.
I am pleased she is happy and is settling in well. The staff explained specialists have been consulted to ensure she has the right equipment to assist her in her daily living. I know Merv will also be pleased.
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