Hello Ruth!

 RH> I know at least one other unit (visiting with my MIL) had a stove so I
 RH> presume more were working at one time. Then, as more people moved in
 RH> with Althezheimer's or other dementias, the managment disconnected the
 RH> stoves for safety reasons.

Oh interesting.  I know the assisted homes around here only have the shared kitchen / dining room you can book if you are having family etc.  I believe someone has to sign a form stating they are in charge of the stove as well.

 RH> It worked well for 2 people who didn't get out that much. Before they
 RH> moved there, they lived in an "over 55" manufactured home community

This is what I wish my parents would have done.  Instead they bought a condo townhouse and promptly dad got involved in running the entire place.  Mom got him to step down a few years back though.   So now he's just all alone when she goes out.

 SH>> I saw my sister in person... probably 8 years now.
 RH> It's been close to that for me.

I don't feel so bad now.  I always think I'm a bad brother, but whenever I make the drive she is busy, and even though her husband and her visit a store half a block from here they won't pop in.

 SH>> Same here.  I'd never want to go back to a tent.
 RH> I'd have a hard time getting up from the ground. (G)

I can still get up from the ground.  However I don't enjoy it. :)  Pain levels are through the roof on a good day right now.

Shawn

... 11+10=101?  Congratulations!  Here's your high school diploma!
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