Maybe I'll Go to Paris Someday
By Linda Stumpp and Michael Maschka
Since opening its doors in 1964 as a 90-bed skilled nursing facility, Mountain Vista Retirement Community has grown into a continuum-of-care campus. Mountain Vista now has 163 beds in our Health Center in addition to independent living, assisted living and skilled memory care ready to serve seniors as their health needs change.
Kate Lamborne is a prime example of an individual with changing needs. Kate moved into one of our independent cottages in 2010 and loved it. She enjoyed the convenience of a van to go shopping and the monthly activity outings. She also enjoyed meeting her friends in the clubhouse for exercise, bingo, birthday lunches, Bible study and Sunday church services.
When Kate's family began worrying she might need a little more care, Linda Stumpp, our director of marketing, suggested a tour and lunch at Vista Village, our assisted living facility.
Kate moved into Vista Village in December 2011 secure in the knowledge that, should she need help, there were caregivers around the clock. Kate thrived among all of her new friends, activities and van rides. Her family had peace of mind as well.
In 2012, as Kate's dementia became more apparent, her safety became an issue. It was suggested it might be best for Kate to move into secured assisted living.
An Artist Emerges
While in secured assisted living, Kate became involved with the Memories in the Making® program through the Alzheimer's Association. With no formal background in art or painting, Kate created a piece she titled Maybe I'll Go to Paris Someday.
When her piece was submitted to the Alzheimer's Association, it was picked as the 2013 signature piece for the Alzheimer's Association annual Memories in the Making Art Show and Auction. The Memories in the Making staff say Kate wanted viewers to enjoy a pristine Parisian cityscape awash in color and bright sunlight.
People First
Kate's son Bruce says his mother has always been a very giving person who cares deeply for family and her wide circle of friends and acquaintances. In short, those who know Kate like her and she likes them.
In these difficult days, it is still people—mainly her great-grandchildren—who bring a sparkle to her eyes.
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