Ann Passmore's 2022 Journey

  From Jack today: We need help caring for Ann Passmore when Janet returns to teaching in late August. This would involve about 20 hours a week, at $15/hour, between 10 am and 5 pm Monday to Friday, the exact times to be negotiated.  The location is at 715 Montgomery St, Fredericton, N.B  E3B 2X7.  Ann is continent but frail and requires help moving from the bed to the wheelchair, walker, toilet, commode, etc.  She needs joyful, but gentle, encouragement, support, and plenty of TLC.  Please send a short CV that includes references, past experiences and qualities that relate to the job, to Naomi Phillips at  receptionist@bsbc.nb.ca

 From Jack today: Ann's 80th birthday celebration

 From Janet this afternoon: Ann and Janet enjoying the Passmore's backyard. 

 From Jack this morning: Ann was discharged from Palliative care and is now home with support from the Extramural program. She is very pleased to be home, has a hospital bed, wheelchair, etc. She enjoys looking at the garden, and for the first time in a long while was outside in the fresh air and in the sun. Janet and family are mostly looking after her, and my sister, Margaret, is here to help.  However, Ann is in great need; please pray for a dramatic improvement. We are very grateful for much help and support we have been blessed with.

 From Janet last night: Mom's been perking up. She's eating and talking more. We are meeting together with discharge planning on Monday.  Today she got her hair cut. Megan came in and did her toes nails. Jennifer even came in with the baby.   A good day!

 From Janet this morning: Mom (Ann) is in palliative care at the Chalmers Hospital. Visiting is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Visiting is permitted with the following conditions:  The hospital front screening calls up to see if there's someone visiting already. If there is, you're not allowed in. One visitor at a time policy.  Perhaps if I (Janet - 476-3948) am contacted or Dad is called at his house the day before, we can help visiting to work.

 This from Jack today: I (Jack) visit Ann every day at 4NE at the Chalmers hospital not far away. She has been there for almost 2 weeks. She is having a hard time, and is up and down in mood. She is not easing much. It is very disturbing.  Many thanks to all who have helped us, including my sister Elizabeth who came from Vancouver to help out. She expected Ann to be home, but I am very grateful she is here to help me. I pray for a turn around. Many thanks for your help and prayers. Jack