the past few nites we've had a guest with parkinson's.
two couples, they stayed here in 2006. they came back because they remembered the first floor guestroom, easy access to the breakfast room and library, and a tiny step into the house from the porch.
what they did not remember is the bank or steps to climb up and then the walk across the lawn ... not even a walkway ... before reaching the porch. she struggled so much with the walker to get in the building! at one point, they asked if they could drive their car up the embankment. son and i decided this was a bad idea ... what if the car got stuck? plus the septic tanks are under the lawn. we were willing to help carry her if need be, but she vetoed that idea.
long story short ... she has mostly stayed here, venturing out only to dinner while the other couple has gone to the lighthouse and to the docks and things. she has a motorized chair thing at home but they did not bring it along. we have had a few guests who negotiated the property with one.
they did not want the chambermaid to fluff their room while here. i am hoping the bathroom sink held because last visit she used it to support herself and pulled it loose from the wall. i have a booster seat on the toilet to help getting up and down, but oh dear. no arm things on the sides of the toilet and it's a standard tub/shower.
she has not complained ... and i'm not either. i just am reminded of obstacles here when someone stays who has mobility issues.
~m*
two couples, they stayed here in 2006. they came back because they remembered the first floor guestroom, easy access to the breakfast room and library, and a tiny step into the house from the porch.
what they did not remember is the bank or steps to climb up and then the walk across the lawn ... not even a walkway ... before reaching the porch. she struggled so much with the walker to get in the building! at one point, they asked if they could drive their car up the embankment. son and i decided this was a bad idea ... what if the car got stuck? plus the septic tanks are under the lawn. we were willing to help carry her if need be, but she vetoed that idea.
long story short ... she has mostly stayed here, venturing out only to dinner while the other couple has gone to the lighthouse and to the docks and things. she has a motorized chair thing at home but they did not bring it along. we have had a few guests who negotiated the property with one.
they did not want the chambermaid to fluff their room while here. i am hoping the bathroom sink held because last visit she used it to support herself and pulled it loose from the wall. i have a booster seat on the toilet to help getting up and down, but oh dear. no arm things on the sides of the toilet and it's a standard tub/shower.
she has not complained ... and i'm not either. i just am reminded of obstacles here when someone stays who has mobility issues.
~m*