They feel it is better for him to get out of his room and be with others there but he does not want to except for meals and snacks. His own tv would make him so happy which is all I want. I will do anything to help him. Should I have one moved there and set up with service? I need advice on this please. He loves his sports and old westerns.Thank you, Oldstew
Get him his television and tell them to stop deciding what social interaction is best for him.
My mom had a tiny apartment and had 3 TVs in it. They were on all day long. It made visiting her a challenge but she was happy and that's all that mattered.
He did not understand the call button. They put his air mattress all the way on the ground to prevent falls. During the day they had him propped up in a padded wheelchair / lounge bed thing and they would barricade that with furniture so he could not get out when they turned their backs to help someone else. At home he had watched the same few movies over and over but in the facility he happily watched whatever was on the screen. They had one room where it was musicals on the TV, another that had a nature channel (which he liked) and another that showed old movies. I thought it was a good compromise.
It’s really going to vary depending on your husband, his abilities, and the place. Good luck!
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