Vicki and Raymond

Throughout the years, Vicki O'Connor had become familiar with The Guest House when her employer, Bell South / AT&T, had teamed up for special projects which benefited The Guest House. In the Fall of 2007, Vicki became more familiar with the services offered when her husband started attending The Guest House. Raymond's progression of Alzheimer's required him to have full time supervision. While Vicki would be at work, Raymond would tear stuff up at the house and wander away from the home on a very busy street. Vicki was in a dilemma; she had to continue working, but didn't want to place her husband in a nursing home. The Guest House provided an answer to Vicki's problem. For almost one year, Raymond attended The Guest House while Vicki worked during the day and she was able to provide care during the evening and weekends. That time allowed Raymond to stay in his own home and maintain some independence. His Alzheimer's and other medical conditions did worsen and he eventually was placed in the Alzheimer's wing of a local Assisted Living Facility.

Less than three months later, Vicki's father passed away suddenly and Vicki found herself being the sole caretaker of her mother, who also suffered from Alzheimer's. Knowing how well The Guest House took care of her husband, Vicki called and set up an appointment for her mother, Minnie. Vicki continues to work, dropping off and picking up her mother at The Guest House and arranging for a sitter to be with Minnie during the evenings. Having a sitter 24/7 would be financially impossible and would not allow Minnie to have any socialization. The Guest House has certainly helped Vicki and her family stay together longer!