Adeline B.

Her best friend and neighbor of 20 years referred Adeline B., an energetic and spirited 93 year old, to WISE Care Management. Living alone in an apartment in Santa Monica and experiencing several falls, Adeline needed more care so she could continue to live independently. After a major fall that broke her arm and had her in the hospital for weeks, Adeline knew it was time to receive extra help. She currently needs to use a walker.

With these services in place,
Adeline feels more comfortable and confident living alone.

Born in Arkansas, Adeline later moved to South Dakota with her father, 3 sisters and 2 brothers when her mother died. When her father was unable to care for her, Adeline was then raised in a convent for 10 years in Nebraska. She moved to California in 1941 to be closer to her siblings. Adeline was married for 45 years and has been widowed for more than 20 years. She has no children or close relatives.

Through the help of WISE Care Management, Adeline obtained an emergency response system that she wears around her neck so that she may summon help if a crisis occurs. Adeline feels safer knowing there will be help when needed. She still goes about her daily activities of reading the newspaper and doing crossword puzzles.

Her WISE Care Manager helped Adeline make prearrangements for her burial. She states that she feels more at ease knowing that is done. Adeline needed help cleaning her apartment, so WISE arranged for an in-home help agency to assist Adeline with this task.

With these services in place, Adeline feels more comfortable and confident living alone. She enjoys having visitors. Adeline is happy and looks forward to new memories.