My darling mum has been in her care home for 5 weeks now and if you have read my other posts, you will know what a terrible time we've had.
Anyway - I wanted to share with you all, the lovely day I have just spent with mum. I know it's only one day, but after all the trauma and the angst, it is worth repeating. Things were pretty much as usual when I first arrived today, mum seemed anxious. But one of her favourite carers brought us tea and biscuits to her room and things improved, mum chatted in her own way.
We eventually went to sit in the lounge with other residents and the care manager put a CD on of old songs and gave everybody a musical instrument to play. It was wonderful! Everybody sang and smiled. Mum held hands with Reg who was sitting next to her and she laughed as she has not done for many months. Many of the ladies got up and danced, and when I got up to dance mum pretended to be embarrassed - it was lovely.
When the bad days come again I will remember today.
Best wishes
Betty
Anyway - I wanted to share with you all, the lovely day I have just spent with mum. I know it's only one day, but after all the trauma and the angst, it is worth repeating. Things were pretty much as usual when I first arrived today, mum seemed anxious. But one of her favourite carers brought us tea and biscuits to her room and things improved, mum chatted in her own way.
We eventually went to sit in the lounge with other residents and the care manager put a CD on of old songs and gave everybody a musical instrument to play. It was wonderful! Everybody sang and smiled. Mum held hands with Reg who was sitting next to her and she laughed as she has not done for many months. Many of the ladies got up and danced, and when I got up to dance mum pretended to be embarrassed - it was lovely.
When the bad days come again I will remember today.
Best wishes
Betty