Keith Turner

For many years, Keith was a truck driver for Island Farms. He and his wife raised two children before Keith’s multiple sclerosis worsened and made it impossible for him to continue living at home. That’s when he came to Mount St. Mary, where he has been for more than six years.

Keith’s wife Liz visits often, sitting with him and other residents in the Village Square and helping out with resident outings. Both Liz and Keith enjoy the social atmosphere of the Village Square, and like having the opportunity to meet and chat with other residents.

There are many other things Keith enjoys about living at Mount St. Mary, including the way staff and residents get know and care for each other, so it feels like everyone is part of a big family. Keith also likes the food, the comfort and privacy of his room, and (of course) Tinkerbell, Mount St. Mary’s resident cat.

Despite his multiple sclerosis, Keith is very independent. He doesn’t restrict himself to going on planned resident outings, but often heads out on his power wheelchair to the park or downtown on his own. For him, the very best think about living at Mount St. Mary is that he is able to live so close to downtown.

Although he loves the peace and privacy of his room, Keith admits that it is in dire need of repair. His wheelchair put a hole in the wall when he took a wrong turn one day, and the heater is forever falling apart because he can’t help banging into it sometimes. Even the care givers have trouble navigating his wheelchair in such a small space.

Keith is looking forward to the Room to Care project because he hopes it will “spruce up” his room, which he feels is in need of renovation and up-dating.