Life has been fairly easy, by dementia standards, recently. We even had a lady from AgeUK going through LPA forms and C seemed to be following it all fairly well. We told her daughter about it yesterday and again C seemed to know what was happening. She did start asking some weird questions about her mum while the AgeUK lady was here, but otherwise followed the conversation. I am trying to sympathise and reassure, even trying to distract a little. That seemed to put the worries to bed for a while, then it starts again out of the blue.
This is after the fridge raid the other day, not unusual but definitely on a larger scale than ever.
Is this a new phase starting, and how successful is compassionate communication when things escalate?
Or is she just getting more tired and can we manage changes better by pacing ourselves and particularly by giving C more rest. The funny thing is that she was fine at her day centre and enjoyed her music memories concert fine.
Sorry, rambling a little. Thanks for reading.
EDIT
C had a horrible experience last week when care support worker gave her a very cold shower. Despite everyone since then being kind and gentle she still talks about it. I wonder if that is why she is pining for her mum more than usual, could the trauma ( a bit strong, but she does seem to be badly affected) have affected her.
This is after the fridge raid the other day, not unusual but definitely on a larger scale than ever.
Is this a new phase starting, and how successful is compassionate communication when things escalate?
Or is she just getting more tired and can we manage changes better by pacing ourselves and particularly by giving C more rest. The funny thing is that she was fine at her day centre and enjoyed her music memories concert fine.
Sorry, rambling a little. Thanks for reading.
EDIT
C had a horrible experience last week when care support worker gave her a very cold shower. Despite everyone since then being kind and gentle she still talks about it. I wonder if that is why she is pining for her mum more than usual, could the trauma ( a bit strong, but she does seem to be badly affected) have affected her.
Last edited: