*UMENOKI Gerdens Senior Home 
It had been two years since he miraculously recovered from operations for
three aortic aneurysms, but last April our dad suffered a stroke. Lying in the hospital bed, he looked terribly
weak, confused and depressed. And,
although most difficult to accept, Mom and the rest of the family realized Dad
needed far more care than we could ever provide at home.
In look for help, our first inquiry went to a residential care home in Hayward, and although
they were more than willing to offer support, they would not have available
room until after Dad’s discharge date from the hospital. Since we needed to secure a facility
immediately, we kept looking. We also
had heard good things about Umenoki, so the family called Umenoki and set up an
appointment with Ken.
Fortunately Umenoki had a bed available.
But when Dad arrived, he was so frail that home’s nurse feared the
staffs could not provide adequate supervision and medical care. However, after two weeks’ observation, Ken
and the nurse decided that even though Dad required more intensive care than
other residents, the staff would, with the support of our family, do its best
to keep Dad as a resident and help him.
They have done just that.
In look for help, our first inquiry went to a residential care home in Hayward, and although they were more than willing to offer support, they would not have available room until after Dad’s discharge date from the hospital. Since we needed to secure a facility immediately, we kept looking. We also had heard good things about Umenoki, so the family called Umenoki and set up an appointment with Ken.
Fortunately Umenoki had a bed available. But when Dad arrived, he was so frail that home’s nurse feared the staffs could not provide adequate supervision and medical care. However, after two weeks’ observation, Ken and the nurse decided that even though Dad required more intensive care than other residents, the staff would, with the support of our family, do its best to keep Dad as a resident and help him. They have done just that.
Over time, Dad has gained strength—so much that it is quite a contrast now
to remember his condition in the hospital.
The stroke and a long unfair struggle with Alzheimer’s have taken much
from him; he has good days and bad. But
the Dad we love still recognizes us and manages to share an inside joke, a
secretive wink, a charming smile. All
this remains steadfast, still a vital part of him, and it is how we as family
know him at his loving best.
At Umenoki we have witnesses it firsthand: providing care for people in
need requires tremendous patience, energy and dedication. Our family is deeply grateful to Ken, the
nurse and the entire Umenoki staff for the focus, respectful care they give not
only to Dad, but to all the residents.
Our most sincere thanks!
At Umenoki we have witnesses it firsthand: providing care for people in need requires tremendous patience, energy and dedication. Our family is deeply grateful to Ken, the nurse and the entire Umenoki staff for the focus, respectful care they give not only to Dad, but to all the residents. Our most sincere thanks!
