@jennifer1967 I would like hubby to go to the local men’s shed, but he is not a great joiner and does not cope will with too many people at a time. So not sure that it would work for him.
with mine it was gradual and the fact its cheaper than day centres etc. hes having problems with numbers but he was so bored at home and frustrated. he has COPD so really cant do much but it will do something now and again. there is no pressure on him to do anything. they do know he has dementia but doesnt affect anything.@jennifer1967 I would like hubby to go to the local men’s shed, but he is not a great joiner and does not cope will with too many people at a time. So not sure that it would work for him.
mine is the shed wind up merchant. he did sand a bit of fence. sorted the tools out. he goes 2 mornings a week. he doesnt have to be shoe horned out of bed on those mornings.My OH goes to Men's Shed two mornings a week. He'd never been a DIYer but now pulls nails out of pallets and sloshes paint about. He listens to the banter, even though he can't join in and has coffee and cake. It's the only thing he enjoys these days.
My husband has been issued a special apron but still comes home with Battleship Grey up to his armpits. Every morning he asks if it's Men's Shed day; if not, it's back under the covers.mine is the shed wind up merchant. he did sand a bit of fence. sorted the tools out. he goes 2 mornings a week. he doesnt have to be shoe horned out of bed on those mornings.
yep mine has a badge with his name on. hes the same and tells me off if i havent got him up when he thinks its mens shed day.My husband has been issued a special apron but still comes home with Battleship Grey up to his armpits. Every morning he asks if it's Men's Shed day; if not, it's back under the covers.
maybe as you cant be both, listen to the positives and maybe selective hearing for the restSo tonight in quick succession I have been told that I am caring and wonderful, nasty and then patronising. Not bad for a 10 minute time span. Oh the joys.