After a stroke damages his ability to remember things Clive Parisi runs away from the nursing home. Clive goes underground to avoid capture and along the way finds safe haven in places no one will look, such as an old maid’s boudoir and a funeral home. Living moment to moment creates unique challenges, and additional medical problems make it impossible for Clive to continue to live independently. Then the cast of eccentric characters provides physical and emotional support that allows Clive to determine what will become of him.
A handful of elder cohousing projects are being built across the country. These developments, both grass-roots and accredited, bring aging residents together in tight-knit communities. Of course, cohousing isn’t just for seniors, although the concept in elder care is growing in popularity. It creates a home-like environment where seniors who are flexible and easygoing can end their feelings of isolation.
The Nursing Home Fugitive contrasts the current nursing home lifestyle with the rewards and challenges of cohousing. The novel is available through the author's website http://home.comcast.net/~
