Sylvia, have a great day out/off. I hope the weather is good too. Keep taking the vitamins and build up some strength. Love maureen.x.
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Oh of course Sylvia, I remember now, my daughter in law couldn't take pics of our granddaughter when she was in a little ballet concert, much to our disappointment. I do understand why of course. Love Pauline x
and then you see that ghastly video of those little girls dancing to "all the single ladies" and realise that often, people who run these things have absolutely no idea about, well anything.
I tell you - worst years of my life when DD was taking dance lessons. Tasteless, expensive costumes and recitals that went on for more than 6 hours. Shudder.
I tell you - worst years of my life when DD was taking dance lessons. Tasteless, expensive costumes and recitals that went on for more than 6 hours. Shudder.
Pauline we are not allowed too take pictures. One reason is other people's children and the other reason is
Copyright.
That made me giggle. Where do they have the trademark stamped?
I hope you have a wonderful time and that Harry is excellent, as always.
Wish him luck from us.
Wow Sylvia...according to the stats this thread has had over 1 million viewers. I bet you never imagined that when you started! Thank you so much Love Maureen.x.x.
Picture courtesy of graur razvan ionut.
Picture courtesy of graur razvan ionut.
Sylvia,
I dont post here anymore but I still have a look every week
I had been watching your thread views over the last couple of months...and now its at a million...that must be a world record, you continue to raise awareness and that is what matters
Love from Jo
I dont post here anymore but I still have a look every week
I had been watching your thread views over the last couple of months...and now its at a million...that must be a world record, you continue to raise awareness and that is what matters
Love from Jo
Hi Sylvia
What about that indeed!! Our own millionaire!!
You are an inspiration to us all and such a kind and helpful lady.
Even though you are still suffering on the journey through Dhiren's dementia,
you have plenty of time for others and their troubles.
You have been there for me many times and I thank you.
Well done Sylvia
love June x
What about that indeed!! Our own millionaire!!
You are an inspiration to us all and such a kind and helpful lady.
Even though you are still suffering on the journey through Dhiren's dementia,
you have plenty of time for others and their troubles.
You have been there for me many times and I thank you.
Well done Sylvia
love June x
Yesterday one of the carers conducted a questionnaire with residents. She wasn`t sure who had compiled the questionnaire but it was part of her in service training.
The questionnaire was not worded very well. It was not precise enough for older people with confused minds. However it proved well worthwhile for the amount of laughter the struggle to answer the questions generated, and residents did come up with some answers.
The first resident who was questioned was very deaf. She is 97 and was still able to read the questions, but because they were so ambiguous, really struggled with the answers and her `discussion` was very loud.
This irritated Dhiren who hates noise and he became agitated and shouted at her to `Shut up.` Luckily she didn`t hear and I was able to explain why she was shouting and he was sorry. Sadly because of his memory he was only sorry for seconds and I had to repeat the reassurance.
The carer was going to question Dhiren later as she didn`t want to interrupt my visit. I wanted to hear how he responded so invited her to ask him there and then.
I was quite please with the way he responded to her .
B `Can I ask you some questions Mr. G? `
D `Of course you can.`
B `What time do you like to get up in the morning?`
D `Half past six.`
B `What time do you like to go to bed at night?`
D `Half past six.`
B `At night time? You like to go to bed later than that. What time do you like to go to bed?
D `Half past six.`
B `What do you like to eat?`
D `Food.`
B `What is your favourite food?`
D `All food.`
B `What do you like to drink?`
D `A nice glass of wine.`
B` What else do you like to drink? Tea? Coffee? Juice? Hot chocolate?`
D `Just a nice glass of wine.`
And so it went on. With a bit of prompting from both of us, we got some quite accurate answers.
However unsuitably the questions were phrased, asking them provided some quality contact time.
When the questions were over Dhiren was exhausted. He told me he wanted to sleep so I kissed him goodbye and took my leave.
The questionnaire was not worded very well. It was not precise enough for older people with confused minds. However it proved well worthwhile for the amount of laughter the struggle to answer the questions generated, and residents did come up with some answers.
The first resident who was questioned was very deaf. She is 97 and was still able to read the questions, but because they were so ambiguous, really struggled with the answers and her `discussion` was very loud.
This irritated Dhiren who hates noise and he became agitated and shouted at her to `Shut up.` Luckily she didn`t hear and I was able to explain why she was shouting and he was sorry. Sadly because of his memory he was only sorry for seconds and I had to repeat the reassurance.
The carer was going to question Dhiren later as she didn`t want to interrupt my visit. I wanted to hear how he responded so invited her to ask him there and then.
I was quite please with the way he responded to her .
B `Can I ask you some questions Mr. G? `
D `Of course you can.`
B `What time do you like to get up in the morning?`
D `Half past six.`
B `What time do you like to go to bed at night?`
D `Half past six.`
B `At night time? You like to go to bed later than that. What time do you like to go to bed?
D `Half past six.`
B `What do you like to eat?`
D `Food.`
B `What is your favourite food?`
D `All food.`
B `What do you like to drink?`
D `A nice glass of wine.`
B` What else do you like to drink? Tea? Coffee? Juice? Hot chocolate?`
D `Just a nice glass of wine.`
And so it went on. With a bit of prompting from both of us, we got some quite accurate answers.
However unsuitably the questions were phrased, asking them provided some quality contact time.
When the questions were over Dhiren was exhausted. He told me he wanted to sleep so I kissed him goodbye and took my leave.
Dhiren was in his own little world today, contented, calm but delusional.
D 'Have you seen my mother?'
S No.. I keep phoning and writing but I get no answer.'
D 'Me too.'
S 'Your nails are nice.'
D 'I did them today.'
S 'They look really lovely.'
D 'I've got a little baby girl. She is in hospital.'
S Is she poorly?'
D 'No. She's all right. She's just in hospital.'
S 'What is her name? '
D 'Dhiren L-- G----. ' (his name)
S ' Fancy you having a little baby.'
He smiled.
D She's not a baby.'
S 'How old is she?'
D 'I don't know.'
And so it continued, real but unreal. But he was content.
D 'Have you seen my mother?'
S No.. I keep phoning and writing but I get no answer.'
D 'Me too.'
S 'Your nails are nice.'
D 'I did them today.'
S 'They look really lovely.'
D 'I've got a little baby girl. She is in hospital.'
S Is she poorly?'
D 'No. She's all right. She's just in hospital.'
S 'What is her name? '
D 'Dhiren L-- G----. ' (his name)
S ' Fancy you having a little baby.'
He smiled.
D She's not a baby.'
S 'How old is she?'
D 'I don't know.'
And so it continued, real but unreal. But he was content.
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