We are both considering a day centre. Unlike many he is quite keen.
I know others have thought about it, a friend's husband is quite adamantly against.
I was almost surprised at the keenness.
From his point of view he knows he cannot be left alone in case he chokes, he has dysphagia.
He has a social streak and enjoys going places, especially if there is cake!
Although quiet, people flock to him.
The sessions are mornings, for four and a half hours. This includes lunch.
The activity programme appealed, they have animal visits, penguins the other week!
I think looking into it it, much depends on the location and general feel of it.
I do not think he would like a large village hall, the one we visited was in a care home.
8 to 10 people join the residents each day.
This part of the service is run in the same place but is a separate concern. The main room is used, there are groups of chairs, it is not that smart but quite comfy, a bit worn but not too bad.
I think we are lucky to find it. I am not sure there are many of these about.
The problem is although only one and a half miles away it is in the next county, our county has nothing near to us. This compounded by no transport, local taxis are looking for airport runs not short regular ones. Volunteer drivers are scarce, I am talking to the Council. It would not be needed if we still had a bus!
I would like three mornings, I could seldom leave the village unless I get a lift, but time to do chores, do the ever growing admin organising hospital appointments etc, plus a me morning sounds like heaven.
Could you share your experiences?
I know others have thought about it, a friend's husband is quite adamantly against.
I was almost surprised at the keenness.
From his point of view he knows he cannot be left alone in case he chokes, he has dysphagia.
He has a social streak and enjoys going places, especially if there is cake!
Although quiet, people flock to him.
The sessions are mornings, for four and a half hours. This includes lunch.
The activity programme appealed, they have animal visits, penguins the other week!
I think looking into it it, much depends on the location and general feel of it.
I do not think he would like a large village hall, the one we visited was in a care home.
8 to 10 people join the residents each day.
This part of the service is run in the same place but is a separate concern. The main room is used, there are groups of chairs, it is not that smart but quite comfy, a bit worn but not too bad.
I think we are lucky to find it. I am not sure there are many of these about.
The problem is although only one and a half miles away it is in the next county, our county has nothing near to us. This compounded by no transport, local taxis are looking for airport runs not short regular ones. Volunteer drivers are scarce, I am talking to the Council. It would not be needed if we still had a bus!
I would like three mornings, I could seldom leave the village unless I get a lift, but time to do chores, do the ever growing admin organising hospital appointments etc, plus a me morning sounds like heaven.
Could you share your experiences?