Family grateful for mother’s transition of care
Marie Jakubowski
Finding Comfort, Community, and Care at Every Stage
Marie Jakubowski, 91, felt lonely living by herself in her Berlin home after her husband died and began finding it challenging to handle the daily tasks. Her family, familiar with the great reputation of Arbor Rose at Jerome Home, felt that the assisted and independent community would be a perfect new home.
The New Britain location was convenient for family members and they had friends whose parents already lived there. They had no qualms about moving their mother to Arbor Rose even during the pandemic. Marie transitioned well and became excited about life again, getting involved in every activity. The family appreciated the ongoing communication about the community and their mother.
When her health began to decline, Marie transitioned to Jerome Home where she could receive a higher level of nursing care. With the community still not admitting in-building visitors, she enjoyed the window visits with her family. When her heart began to fail her, Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice personnel were right by her side. Through the Compassionate Care program, her family was able to visit her.
Marie had a great quality of life right up to the end thanks to the continuum of care that started at Arbor Rose, according to her family. “This was the best thing we ever did. It gave her a great quality of life,” said Ron Jakubowski, one of her sons.