As many of you may know, Addison has experienced several strokes over the past number of years. One of these, in July of 2017, was serious enough that it triggered a move for both Addison and Janet from their home in Mount Vernon to an independent living apartment at the Meth-Wick community in Cedar Rapids. In September of 2018 Addison had another stroke. Since then he has been staying at Meth-Wick's skilled nursing facility, the Woodlands, where he can receive speech therapy and assistance with activities of daily living. (Janet remains in the independent living apartment, which allows her to visit Addison every day.) The care at the Woodlands is excellent, but Addison does miss seeing the many friends with whom he used to be able to get together. He thus very much enjoys visitors, and we would encourage you to visit at any time that is convenient for you. If you would like to schedule your visit, click on the "Ways to Help" icon, and then on the Planner. Addison's cognitive capacity varies from day to day and sometimes moment to moment, so if you are someone he has not seen in awhile it is possible that he may not recognize you. Your visit is still welcome! And if you come back another time, he may know you then.

Addison Ault

Update: At the Woodlands – by Margaret Peterson