Gaffney House Visit guidelines

David has been at his new residence, Gaffney House (1605 17th Ave, Seattle 98122) for two weeks now, and I'm happy to report that he is settling in nicely. The staff reports that he has been a welcome addition to the home, and he interacts with other residents in his usual friendly way.

Please feel free to visit David when you can. He welcomes visitors, and there is a few things to keep in mind:

1. Visiting hours are open to drop-in, and the best times to do that are between 9am-4:30pm. Lunch is usually from 12-12:30 and dinner is at 5pm. David goes to church and iHop on Sundays, so is not there between 10-2pm. To be sure he's there, please call 206-838-1930 to confirm he's home. Simply come to the house and ring the bell at the entry gate. A staff member will escort you to see David.

2. While David is still recognizing family and some close friends, don't expect that he's going to remember your name or be able to answer or respond to things you mention from his or your past. I've found it's best if you keep the conversation simple and low-key. Too much chatting or fast conversation will likely confuse him and he sometimes gets irritable.

3. You are welcome to walk him around the property inside the gates. I'd not suggest taking him for walk off the property unless you have done this before and have gotten instructions from the staff.

Please feel free to call or e-mail me if you have any questions.