Real Placement Story - Meet The Fosters
Introducing The Fosters, who recently moved into a Senior Living Community in Florida so they could get the help they need while maintaining their independence. They especially love attending the Florida Everblades games and have attended every one for the last 25 years! Read their story.
It is our pleasure to introduce you to Robert and Georgia Foster. The Fosters decided to move into Assisted Living because Mrs. Foster has some cognitive decline and Mr. Foster wants to continue to care for his bride of 64 years, but needs some additional support to do so. Their daughters were trying to figure out all the options. “If we knew about your services sooner we would have moved sooner. You really helped our daughters with education and planning to execute this move,” said Robert.
The Fosters met and lived in Ohio where they both worked at the telephone company until Robert opened his own business selling hearing aids. When they moved back to Florida twenty-five years ago they started attending The Florida Everblades hockey games. It is fair to say that Robert and Georgia may be the Everblades most faithful fans. They’ve had the same seats for 25 years and have never missed a game. In fact, a big reason the Fosters chose The American House was because they wanted to make sure they would be able to carry on this weekly tradition in season.
I went to visit Robert and Georgia after they moved into American House to check-in. It was April 1st and Robert and staff member, Jasmine, were busy playing April Fools jokes on each other. Both Robert and Georgia seemed to be adjusting quite well to their new home. When I asked if they had any concerns since moving in, Mr. Foster confessed to gaining weight because he’s taken full advantage of the dessert that is offered after every meal. His favorite? Candy Cane Ice Cream.
I see seniors every day who are scared about their future and yet have no plan in place. When it’s time to make a decision, they don’t know where to go or what to do. Mr. and Mrs. Foster was in the same boat. Georgia’s cognitive decline was progressing and they didn’t know what to do. Now, they know what they were missing out on by trying to do everything by themselves. Robert wants to encourage you not to wait. “Get help now! We would have moved sooner if we knew then what we learned from you.” If you feel, as The Fosters did, you need help, schedule a time to talk with one of our Advisors.
Photo1: The Fosters and Staff
Photo 2: The Fosters and Laura Davis, Senior Care Authority
