Wheee! Highlight of the day
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Lovely Day
Had a smashing day, it is our 48th Wedding Anniversary and I have spent the day with Ron and all his friends in the NH.
We played CD's in his room first and my daughter had bought a present for him to give me [ a bottle of Mint Chocolate Baileys and a box of hand made chocolates] She had joked to a Carer that she had been getting presents for him to give me for 20yrs{sic} so why break the habit of a lifetime.
I took a giant fresh cream sponge to divide between everybody, it cut into 20 slices and was enjoyed by all. A lovely day to remember.
Love Aileen
Had a smashing day, it is our 48th Wedding Anniversary and I have spent the day with Ron and all his friends in the NH.
We played CD's in his room first and my daughter had bought a present for him to give me [ a bottle of Mint Chocolate Baileys and a box of hand made chocolates] She had joked to a Carer that she had been getting presents for him to give me for 20yrs{sic} so why break the habit of a lifetime.
I took a giant fresh cream sponge to divide between everybody, it cut into 20 slices and was enjoyed by all. A lovely day to remember.
Love Aileen
Took a day off from seeing Lionel today. (He is unaware of time, its me that has the worry).
However, went to the beach, opened up the beach hut and cleaned it ready for the forthcoming season. Met up with lots of nice people.
The day could not have been more perfect. Needed that little bit of "me" time.
Feel so much better for it.
However, went to the beach, opened up the beach hut and cleaned it ready for the forthcoming season. Met up with lots of nice people.
The day could not have been more perfect. Needed that little bit of "me" time.
Feel so much better for it.
Great Day
Had a lovely day yesterday, my daughter took me to see Ron and as it was a gorgeous day and he seemed very bright we decided to see if we could get him into the car.
He got in with very little help and we went a 3/4 hr. run into the country. He loved it and sang along to her radio. It is the first time outside for him since December. I was able to get him changed into his night clothes without any help which gave the carers a bit of assistance.
I'm afraid he was back to what's normal today so we just have to make the most of the good days.
Had to share as it made me so happy
Byeee Aileen
Had a lovely day yesterday, my daughter took me to see Ron and as it was a gorgeous day and he seemed very bright we decided to see if we could get him into the car.
He got in with very little help and we went a 3/4 hr. run into the country. He loved it and sang along to her radio. It is the first time outside for him since December. I was able to get him changed into his night clothes without any help which gave the carers a bit of assistance.
I'm afraid he was back to what's normal today so we just have to make the most of the good days.
Had to share as it made me so happy
Byeee Aileen
My eldest sister and I went to a party in Bristol on Friday night. It was the 50th birthday party of the son of one of my Dad's oldest friends. I guess his Dad and my Dad have been friends for 75 years or so.
Our 2 families were very close even though they moved south to Bristol some 45 years ago. We spent weekends with them in Bristol and they came to us in Wigan for many years.
Due to problems in their family (my Dad's friend and his wife - also a friend of my Dad from his youth and my godmother - split up some 28 years ago) we have seen each other pretty infrequently in the last few years.
As my sister and I travelled down to Bristol on Friday afternoon we reminisced about the old days - a lot of happy memories.
The party was loud and we (well I!) drank too much - mainly because people kept buying us bottles of wine for travelling so far.
The highlight was on Saturday morning when we went to the friends' daughter's for coffee. It was a beautiful day and the years rolled away as we talked about the old days and renewed acquaintances and met new partners and children.
Of course we told them that my Dad had been diagnosed with AD. Although they were shocked and sad, their memories of my Dad were all happy ones and they reminded us what a great man my Dad was and still is.
In a world where my Dad is pitied and patronised on a daily basis it was good to hear people who respected him and remembered him just the way he was.
As we tore ourselves away my godmother told me to give my Dad a huge hug and said to me - 'he's a lovely man, and at 14, boy he was good looking!'
I passed on the message today and gave my Dad that huge hug
Sue
Our 2 families were very close even though they moved south to Bristol some 45 years ago. We spent weekends with them in Bristol and they came to us in Wigan for many years.
Due to problems in their family (my Dad's friend and his wife - also a friend of my Dad from his youth and my godmother - split up some 28 years ago) we have seen each other pretty infrequently in the last few years.
As my sister and I travelled down to Bristol on Friday afternoon we reminisced about the old days - a lot of happy memories.
The party was loud and we (well I!) drank too much - mainly because people kept buying us bottles of wine for travelling so far.
The highlight was on Saturday morning when we went to the friends' daughter's for coffee. It was a beautiful day and the years rolled away as we talked about the old days and renewed acquaintances and met new partners and children.
Of course we told them that my Dad had been diagnosed with AD. Although they were shocked and sad, their memories of my Dad were all happy ones and they reminded us what a great man my Dad was and still is.
In a world where my Dad is pitied and patronised on a daily basis it was good to hear people who respected him and remembered him just the way he was.
As we tore ourselves away my godmother told me to give my Dad a huge hug and said to me - 'he's a lovely man, and at 14, boy he was good looking!'
I passed on the message today and gave my Dad that huge hug
Sue
Lovely to hear your dad spoken about so positively, after hearing so much that is negative. I bet you felt so proud!
Good for your dad's morale too, to hear the comments.
A successful weekend all round -- we'll excuse your desertion!
Love,
Good for your dad's morale too, to hear the comments.
A successful weekend all round -- we'll excuse your desertion!
Love,
My mum is taking my Dad to Alicante on Thursday for a long weekend, as it is place he is familiar with and where they have friends (one in particular).
Before I called at my Mum and Dad's today, I spoke with both my sister and my Mum who both said my Dad was 'a bit out of it'.
I thougt my Dad seemed OK, and then noticed some books by his chair. They were Spanish books and I realised he had been swotting up on his Spanish (he got a GCSE in Spanish after he retired). "Buenas Dias", I said. "Buenas Dias" he replied. (Maggie, please feel free to correct my Spanish).
I couldn't believe it... and this from a man who scored 14 on his MMSE
Sue
Before I called at my Mum and Dad's today, I spoke with both my sister and my Mum who both said my Dad was 'a bit out of it'.
I thougt my Dad seemed OK, and then noticed some books by his chair. They were Spanish books and I realised he had been swotting up on his Spanish (he got a GCSE in Spanish after he retired). "Buenas Dias", I said. "Buenas Dias" he replied. (Maggie, please feel free to correct my Spanish).
I couldn't believe it... and this from a man who scored 14 on his MMSE
Sue
New coat.
My mum was mulling over the cat, whom is abit fat no very fat, as mum continually feeds her. Mum came to the conclusion that I was to take puss to the vet and have them order her a new coat as she had all but out grown the one she has. I laughted and then quickly realised she was very serious she continued to ask if fur coats were expensive these days. Oh yes we would need to win the lottery!!!
Taffy.
My mum was mulling over the cat, whom is abit fat no very fat, as mum continually feeds her. Mum came to the conclusion that I was to take puss to the vet and have them order her a new coat as she had all but out grown the one she has. I laughted and then quickly realised she was very serious she continued to ask if fur coats were expensive these days. Oh yes we would need to win the lottery!!!
Taffy.
Life immitates art (or LOU and ANDY of little britain!)
this is a brilliant idea! thought i'd share this one although have to admit happened last year...
Mum 58 had expressed wish to go to playhouse to see a play, which had been something she enjoyed before her diagnosis 2 years before.
I booked matinee tickets on front row so mum could see properly and not be distracted plus handy for toilet if i needed to change her... in other words thought id thought of everything....
EXCEPT the Little Britain type moment 15 minutes into it when mum gave me a look, folded her arms and stated very loudly "Well, I dont think much of this" in various ways until very red faced i was able to smuggle us out!!!
this is a brilliant idea! thought i'd share this one although have to admit happened last year...
Mum 58 had expressed wish to go to playhouse to see a play, which had been something she enjoyed before her diagnosis 2 years before.
I booked matinee tickets on front row so mum could see properly and not be distracted plus handy for toilet if i needed to change her... in other words thought id thought of everything....
EXCEPT the Little Britain type moment 15 minutes into it when mum gave me a look, folded her arms and stated very loudly "Well, I dont think much of this" in various ways until very red faced i was able to smuggle us out!!!
The GP
My GP has been my GP for over 30 years. The previous one was a nice old bloke, the new one was young - and the most gorgeous looking! I was then at the age of wanting advice on "personal matters", not to mention two pregnancies, and had to shut my eyes at various stages in medical investigations - ladies, you will get my point! By the time I had my second child I had every confidence in the gorgeous young GP, professional is too low a description. He actually delivered my second daughter (came to the hospital on his day off! Dr. Finlay in disguise). Over the next 20 years I am glad to say I've only needed to consult him on a few occasions. But now mum is developing AD, I am getting to see him more! Okay, he's put on a bit of weight, his hair is greying, but he still has that fantastic smile and those dazzling eyes.
Well, there are plus points to having a parent with AD after all!
Love to you all.
My GP has been my GP for over 30 years. The previous one was a nice old bloke, the new one was young - and the most gorgeous looking! I was then at the age of wanting advice on "personal matters", not to mention two pregnancies, and had to shut my eyes at various stages in medical investigations - ladies, you will get my point! By the time I had my second child I had every confidence in the gorgeous young GP, professional is too low a description. He actually delivered my second daughter (came to the hospital on his day off! Dr. Finlay in disguise). Over the next 20 years I am glad to say I've only needed to consult him on a few occasions. But now mum is developing AD, I am getting to see him more! Okay, he's put on a bit of weight, his hair is greying, but he still has that fantastic smile and those dazzling eyes.
Well, there are plus points to having a parent with AD after all!
Love to you all.
Dad was a little brighter today
We've been through the mill a bit recently - my Dad is 91 and has had Alzheimers for 14 years - we are fortunate that this has progressed slowly and he has been at the "moderate stage" for some time.
Sadly recent medical traumas have escalated his condition and he is currently being assessed in a specialist mental health unit. Unfortunately he had a bad fall 10 days ago which was a major setback.
I visit him every day with Mum and he has been very poorly - but today he seemed more alert than he has done for weeks & we even managed a few games of dominoes!!! We know there will be good days and bad days - but I just wanted to share this with somebody!
Obviously I'm biased - but I think he's amazing!
Gill
We've been through the mill a bit recently - my Dad is 91 and has had Alzheimers for 14 years - we are fortunate that this has progressed slowly and he has been at the "moderate stage" for some time.
Sadly recent medical traumas have escalated his condition and he is currently being assessed in a specialist mental health unit. Unfortunately he had a bad fall 10 days ago which was a major setback.
I visit him every day with Mum and he has been very poorly - but today he seemed more alert than he has done for weeks & we even managed a few games of dominoes!!! We know there will be good days and bad days - but I just wanted to share this with somebody!
Obviously I'm biased - but I think he's amazing!
Gill
Thanks
Margarita - Thanks for the supportive thread. Have looked at the site several times - but only recently "signed up" and this was my first posting.
It is amazing to read accounts from others who are all experiencing similar things caring for a loved one - when it so often feels as though we are the only ones in this position.
There are so many people out there doing a fantastic job of caring in difficult circumstances....
Kind Regards
Gill
Margarita - Thanks for the supportive thread. Have looked at the site several times - but only recently "signed up" and this was my first posting.
It is amazing to read accounts from others who are all experiencing similar things caring for a loved one - when it so often feels as though we are the only ones in this position.
There are so many people out there doing a fantastic job of caring in difficult circumstances....
Kind Regards
Gill
The highlight of my day
when i visited my dad yesterday and he looked right at me and smiled,
for the last few weeks , hes looked at me with a vacant blank expression,
how that lifted my spirts i cant begin to tell you , it was wonderful
when i visited my dad yesterday and he looked right at me and smiled,
for the last few weeks , hes looked at me with a vacant blank expression,
how that lifted my spirts i cant begin to tell you , it was wonderful
