There is reference to a characters dog that passed away prior to the series. It is only somewhat emotional, and it's mostly in a vaguely melancholy way.
Spoiler - towards the end the main character does leave, not saying goodbye to many of his peers. He comes back though and they all get proper goodbyes
From the very first episode, it's revealed the residents frequently use alcohol and cannabis. There is a daily happy hour starting at 3:30pm. You see people drinking throughout the series and you see several ppl drunk and hungover in the first episode.
From the very first episode, it's revealed the residents frequently use alcohol and cannabis. There is a daily happy hour starting at 3:30pm. You see people drinking throughout the series and you see several ppl drunk and hungover.
It is explained to the main character that whenever a resident starts to show signs of dementia, every one retreats from their life, even if they were previously friends with them. The main character ends up being the only one talking to his next door neighbour who is developing dementia.
*SPOILERS* The main character's wife had Alzheimer's before she passed, which majorly affects the main character. One character's Alzheimer's progresses throughout the series. There is a memory care facility within the building, which is visited once.