Senior Topics
Answers to your questions on aging
by Lyn Dorenzo, Senior Advocate
Dear Lyn,
My mother lives with us which has worked out very well. My wife has
been invited to her high school class  50th Class Reunion in Michigan
this June. She wants me to go with her, but we know we can t leave
my mother alone. I need your advice on where to get care for my
mother while we re gone.
Joe, Magalia
Dear Joe, How to Outfit a
I m guessing your wife s first thought was it can t possibly be my 50th
reunion ! Now to answer your question. There are three ways to get
help for your mother. (1) Make arrangements for a trusted friend or Guest Bathroom
relative to stay with her(2) hire a home health or senior companion by Thomas B. Chuong
agency who will send a caregiver who is trained and bonded (3) have
your mother go on her own little vacation  by staying at one of the Guest bathrooms are not always connected off of the
local assisted living facilities which offer respite care. The term guestroom, so if you are in the instance where your guest
respite means relief so a designated respite room is usually for stays bathroom is not connected onto your guestroom, make
of 30 days or less. The rates are much lower than if you had someone sure that this room doesn't become a common place that
come into your home. We will begin offering respite care in May. If we
do not have space available, we will guide you to other facilities who you utilize. There are many ways you can learn how to
also offer respite care. Do make your reservation as soon as possible outfit a guest bathroom, but in the end, you are going to be
since there are few respite rooms in the Chico/Paradise area. Enjoy making this bathroom similar to your guestroom and a
peace of mind knowing your mother will be well cared for while you place that is not used on a daily basis.
share memories at the reunion. Sincerely, Lyn You want to have a guest bathroom that is comfortable
and provides all the necessities that they will require.
Within your guest bathroom you will need to have clean
Assisted Living Alzheimer s Care Adult Day Program towels, both bath towels, face towels, and also hand
966 Kovak, Chico, CA 95928 towels so that your guests have towels to utilize without Please send your questions
having to come ask you for them.to Lyn@CountryVillageCare.com (530) 342-7002
Lic Nos. 041370643, 045000601 The guest bathroom should be sparkling clean as no
one likes using a dirty bathroom, so make sure that this is
one room you always keep in tip-top shape, because you
never know when you are going to have unexpected
visitors.
Bathrooms are a very important spot in your home and
probably one of the most used areas of any home. If this
area happens to be somewhere used every single day as
you have constant visitors, ensure that you keep things
organized by including various organization systems. Not
all guest bathrooms have closets, so having a shelving
unit that can hold all the necessary items will make your
guest feel more at home as they can easily find
everything they need.
Within your guest bathroom, consider placing throw
away cups so that they can get a glass of water in the
evening without having to find a cup first. Also, consider
placing such things as toothpaste, mouthwash, hand
cream, and any other items that your guests may not
travel with, especially toilet paper.
There are many ways in how to outfit a guest bathroom
and your preferences will make some unique changes
within this room. Remember that your guests need to feel
at home, so having a clean welcoming bathroom can help
you avoid any unwanted situations, such as your guests
cleaning your own bathroom.
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