My visitor came and went. Since then I have read the complete article.
I do understand that it does not give the support that many of us individually need. It will not help in the middle of the night or clear up a mess.
But I do not think I can knock it. Almost everything is sponsored these days, I avoid clothes etc with names on show, I say I never signed up to be a a advertising hoarding.
But the reality is I would be able to buy so few goods if I applied it to everything I bought.
It is sowing seeds, perhaps no much use to us at present but hopefully in future when our children have to cope.
To be fair it said to live as normally as possible, it did seem to put a limit on what it could achieve. The more Dementia Friendly stickers the better, there will be more funding when people become aware, when people face the fact it could be them.
Along side this variety of illness there is a degree of depression too. Getting out anywhere for us is a bonus.
I went into a supermarket this week, I really enjoyed looking and comparing in person. I dislike shopping but having not been near a real shop for several weeks it has become a treat. Quite unbelievable!
Just shows how my life has altered and also what I now appreciate.
Those people in Merton enjoyed the contact, the fun and that is a bonus as we all can become shut ins.
My visitor has offered to take us out one Sunday, an unexpected bonus. This happened because the RVS invited us to a tea at Christmas. So from little acorns ...................
There is no normal in life, it is everchanging. Who would have thought I would spend precious energy playing Beatle. The joy on the face of the person who won was amazing, she used to be a senior nurse, in charge.
Now she is not altogether in charge of her thoughts.