I have found the following information about Hay House Nursing Home on the internet:
Hay House Nursing Home,
Broadclyst,
Exeter. EX5 3JL
Contact: Manager
Tel: 01392 461779
This home accommodates 35 residents in 25 single and 5 shared rooms. It is a converted building with a garden, and opened around 1993. Overnight visitors can usually be accommodated.
Suitable for: learning disability / mental disorder / dementia clients.
Care period: Short stay and respite / Longer stay / Trial visits clients.
Location: The home is in a rural location.
Distances: Shop 0.5 mile(s), post office 0.5 mile(s), chemist 3 mile(s), library 5 mile(s), GP surgery 0.5 mile(s), bank 5 mile(s), bus stop 0.5 mile(s), shopping centre 3 mile(s), train station 4 mile(s), pub 0.5 mile(s).
Lifestyle: Residents may bring their own furniture and choose their room decoration. There is a lot of flexibility about meals. Activities are organised daily. Smokers are usually accepted.
Activities: Activities are organised daily. Individual hobbies are catered for.
Cost: From £500 pwk.
Inspection Report: Read care standards authority inspection reports.
Wednesday, 30 January 2008
JOYCE HOUGHTON
It was very good (and something of a relief) to read Sally's update of my mother after so long without any news.
I shall be back in UK in March for a few weeks and look forward to spending some time with her.
I shall be back in UK in March for a few weeks and look forward to spending some time with her.
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
Monday, 28 January 2008
Joyce Houghton
Hi all
Well it has been a very long 3 months. Mum is now settled in a new home. She has made excellent physical progress and is able to walk with someone to steady her. I visited her after work this evening and she looked quite beautiful. Her hair has grown very long and had been put up. One of the nurses at the home had painted her nails a lovely warm pink. She was dressed in a black polo necked jumper teamed with some smart slacks. Pearls draped around her neck and a rather fetching tartan shawl. As always she was delighted to see me.
She is still very confused and living in the past. She talks alot about Nic (who if anyone asks is travelling the world!), Jonathan, Uncle John, Uncle Benny, Aunty Gertie and her parents and grandparents. Sometimes she remembers they are gone and sometimes she wonders why they haven't been to visit her. She moved into Hay House Nursing Home, Broadclyst two weeks ago. At first she really didn't like it and kept asking me to take her away with me in the car so that we could call at the police station and they would help us escape. Today she seemed more settled and accepting that she could not leave with me. She has a large first floor room in this rather beautiful and grand old house. There is a resident dog called Saffie, a lovely golden retriever. Donkeys from the local Sidmouth Sanctuary also pay visits from time to time, I am hoping they might drop by soon. In the beginning I found the home very disturbing, Mum has been assessed as needing a home that cares for people with significant behavioural problems and there are some rather challenging residents. My main worry was that Mum had been misdiagnosed and that she was being put into the wrong establishment and how would she cope with these mentally ill people. It would seem though that she does not notice them which leads me to believe that she is one of them. I have struggled with this, it all happened so fast. One day we had a slightly forgetful Mother and the next we were catapulted into a completely different world. The staff are very kind and special people, I believe that she is being well cared for. I hope she starts to think of it as home and that she will find some peace. Hay House is surrounded by country, she can see sheep from her bedroom window and acres of fields. When I first tried to explain that she was being moved to Hay House she thought for a while and then said "but what if someone lights a match!"
I will update from time to time. Hope this finds you all well.
Sally x
Well it has been a very long 3 months. Mum is now settled in a new home. She has made excellent physical progress and is able to walk with someone to steady her. I visited her after work this evening and she looked quite beautiful. Her hair has grown very long and had been put up. One of the nurses at the home had painted her nails a lovely warm pink. She was dressed in a black polo necked jumper teamed with some smart slacks. Pearls draped around her neck and a rather fetching tartan shawl. As always she was delighted to see me.
She is still very confused and living in the past. She talks alot about Nic (who if anyone asks is travelling the world!), Jonathan, Uncle John, Uncle Benny, Aunty Gertie and her parents and grandparents. Sometimes she remembers they are gone and sometimes she wonders why they haven't been to visit her. She moved into Hay House Nursing Home, Broadclyst two weeks ago. At first she really didn't like it and kept asking me to take her away with me in the car so that we could call at the police station and they would help us escape. Today she seemed more settled and accepting that she could not leave with me. She has a large first floor room in this rather beautiful and grand old house. There is a resident dog called Saffie, a lovely golden retriever. Donkeys from the local Sidmouth Sanctuary also pay visits from time to time, I am hoping they might drop by soon. In the beginning I found the home very disturbing, Mum has been assessed as needing a home that cares for people with significant behavioural problems and there are some rather challenging residents. My main worry was that Mum had been misdiagnosed and that she was being put into the wrong establishment and how would she cope with these mentally ill people. It would seem though that she does not notice them which leads me to believe that she is one of them. I have struggled with this, it all happened so fast. One day we had a slightly forgetful Mother and the next we were catapulted into a completely different world. The staff are very kind and special people, I believe that she is being well cared for. I hope she starts to think of it as home and that she will find some peace. Hay House is surrounded by country, she can see sheep from her bedroom window and acres of fields. When I first tried to explain that she was being moved to Hay House she thought for a while and then said "but what if someone lights a match!"
I will update from time to time. Hope this finds you all well.
Sally x
Friday, 18 January 2008
Monday, 31 December 2007
Tuesday, 25 December 2007
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
Christmas greetings to all family and friends comes from The Philippines.
The photographs were taken on Christmas Eve. They show the house lit by Christmas lights and a group of young carol singers in the garden from the local church. Yes ... that is Mary and
Joseph on a pony. Inquisitive neighbours stand around on the drive in the background.
Monday, 22 October 2007
Update on Joyce Houghton
Hello all
First of all - hi Wendy! The photos are terrific. I have got a few too that I will scan on in a quiet moment.
Mum was taken into hospital on Tuesday 9 October. She is currently in Clyst Ward, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter. A scan shows significant damage caused by a blood clot in the brain resulting in a surrounding bleed. (I am not medically trained - hope that makes sense). She has movement in all of her limbs but lacks strength. Mentally she is really confused and is muddling the past with the present, but lives mostly in the past. In the first few days in hospital she demonstrated a bit of character and smiled quite a bit. As time goes on she seems more distracted and tends to drift off unable to maintain concentration.
I have visited her everyday and have tried to ensure her comfort and make sure her basic needs are catered for. She needs assistance to eat and is fed liquidised food. The doctors are currently doing a few minor tests, I understand that Mum is now waiting for a place at Budleigh Salterton Hospital (an old cottage style establishment) where she will be rehabilitated as far as she can be. At the moment the view of nurses at the hospital is that because of her confusion it would be unlikely to see a return home. However, I am keeping her home ready for her and will remain optimistic (but realistic).
I have been taking in lots of photos to show both Mum and the staff - everyone in the ward is elderly and grey haired so it is good to give her her own identity. The staff have now got the measure of Mum's love of dogs and indeed Spotty, her 81 year old Dalmation Nightdress Case that Aunty Gertie gave her is on the bed and is much admired and usually stroked by all who pass!!
I would love to write more cheery things - maybe I will be able to next time.
Love to all who read this.
Sally
First of all - hi Wendy! The photos are terrific. I have got a few too that I will scan on in a quiet moment.
Mum was taken into hospital on Tuesday 9 October. She is currently in Clyst Ward, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter. A scan shows significant damage caused by a blood clot in the brain resulting in a surrounding bleed. (I am not medically trained - hope that makes sense). She has movement in all of her limbs but lacks strength. Mentally she is really confused and is muddling the past with the present, but lives mostly in the past. In the first few days in hospital she demonstrated a bit of character and smiled quite a bit. As time goes on she seems more distracted and tends to drift off unable to maintain concentration.
I have visited her everyday and have tried to ensure her comfort and make sure her basic needs are catered for. She needs assistance to eat and is fed liquidised food. The doctors are currently doing a few minor tests, I understand that Mum is now waiting for a place at Budleigh Salterton Hospital (an old cottage style establishment) where she will be rehabilitated as far as she can be. At the moment the view of nurses at the hospital is that because of her confusion it would be unlikely to see a return home. However, I am keeping her home ready for her and will remain optimistic (but realistic).
I have been taking in lots of photos to show both Mum and the staff - everyone in the ward is elderly and grey haired so it is good to give her her own identity. The staff have now got the measure of Mum's love of dogs and indeed Spotty, her 81 year old Dalmation Nightdress Case that Aunty Gertie gave her is on the bed and is much admired and usually stroked by all who pass!!
I would love to write more cheery things - maybe I will be able to next time.
Love to all who read this.
Sally
Sunday, 14 October 2007
STROKE SIGN
New Sign of a Stroke -- Stick out Your Tongue
STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters.... S.T.R.
If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folk:
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that ! she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ....she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned u p and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die.... they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute ! to read this...
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke < /FONT>.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S * Ask the individual to SMILE.
T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE(Coherently) (I.e. It is sunny out today)
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this:
Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other! , that is also an indication of a stroke.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 999 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
STROKE: Remember The 1st Three Letters.... S.T.R.
If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folk:
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that ! she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ....she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned u p and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die.... they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute ! to read this...
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the "3" steps, STR . Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke < /FONT>.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S * Ask the individual to SMILE.
T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE(Coherently) (I.e. It is sunny out today)
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this:
Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other! , that is also an indication of a stroke.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 999 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
Monday, 1 October 2007
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