Why would I consider reconfiguring Project Bea and Pearl? Mainly the state of Bea's health, physical as well a mental. Bea will be 98 years old on March 26th. On a recent visit with Bea and Pearl I couldn't help but notice the state of Bea's demure, the color of her skin and her attitude. During this visit Bea was surrounded by her large family, showered with attention and love. However her mood was dark and gloomy. She spoke to anyone who would listen about wanting to be with her deceased husband. As the visit progressed and the attention to her continued, her state of mind didn't improve. When she said her goodbyes as the visit ended she left her great grandson's dismayed and upset as she spoke of her demise.
Pearl tells me since the family gathering Bea has fallen twice in one week. She needed assistance to get up. Since she lives alone it required Pearl to travel to her home and help her up off the floor and into her bed. She refuses to leave her home. She no longer wants to go out to dinner, see her beloved new released movies in the theater, nor see her favorite acupuncture doctor.
So, it's time to rethink the scope of this project. What can be done for her right now to help make her home more of a sanctuary and not a prison of her own making?
