@MaNaAk carers were pretty chilled. We always specify that any potential carers like, or at least are not afraid of animals. I am afraid we are rather testing this hypothesis to destruction......
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@sdmhred - glad you liked it. They aren't really dangerous, but you cannot expect most people to like snakes (she says, sitting here wearing a sweatshirt with a snake on that says "don't hiss me off"). I bought the sweatshirt when Daddy was in hospital and he thought it was hilarious.
Good morning @Helly19682,
Yes I remember when mum's friend lived in the same village as us in Malaysia saying I saw a python in the garden the other day!
MaNaAk
PS: I hope your dad's okay. Jacky is outside basking.
@MaNaAk - Daddy was always very excited when seeing reptiles in the wild. He went to Madagascar and saw a large Panther Chameleon making it's way across the beach. He talks about that a lot.
He is still a bit unsettled - he had a fall yesterday and changes to the cover care staff have unsettled him. His main carer goes on holiday next week and we have not yet met her replacement. I think it is going to be a difficult week..
I hope Jacky has a good bask.
He is still a bit unsettled - he had a fall yesterday and changes to the cover care staff have unsettled him. His main carer goes on holiday next week and we have not yet met her replacement. I think it is going to be a difficult week..
I hope Jacky has a good bask.
I remember being fascinated by a colourful chameleon in the grounds of the flats next door. Hope your dad feels better soon and I hope you're okay. Hope he's okay next week.
MaNaAk
PS: I still remember the wife of mum's former employer making a decision to never go in the garden again after meeting a snake (no idea what sort it was and being in Malaysia it could be anything)
@MaNaAk - chameleons are beautiful. We are lucky in this country if you see a snake at all (or unlucky depending on your view).
My sister has been over for a few days so good to get her perspective and get a break from Dadmin. Daddy's live in carer is off on holiday today, so we will see how he adjusts to the new carer. I am hoping it goes smoothly as work is pretty busy at the moment.
We are making the transition with my father, to my managing all of his finances. He now cannot remember his PIN for his card. He gets very obsessed with having cash (and can still understand real money) in order to pay his neighbours for odd jobs - something he has always done. I am trying to limit the cash he has, as it always gets lost and I don't want to give the carer more to worry about. His bank card is now "lost" (i.e. I have it) as he couldn't use it much and even when he did, tended to shout his PIN from the rooftops, which is not ideal. I am hoping he forgets about the card and we gradually reduce the cash.
We are always having to think about the next obsession/emergency/wild card aren't we?
My sister has been over for a few days so good to get her perspective and get a break from Dadmin. Daddy's live in carer is off on holiday today, so we will see how he adjusts to the new carer. I am hoping it goes smoothly as work is pretty busy at the moment.
We are making the transition with my father, to my managing all of his finances. He now cannot remember his PIN for his card. He gets very obsessed with having cash (and can still understand real money) in order to pay his neighbours for odd jobs - something he has always done. I am trying to limit the cash he has, as it always gets lost and I don't want to give the carer more to worry about. His bank card is now "lost" (i.e. I have it) as he couldn't use it much and even when he did, tended to shout his PIN from the rooftops, which is not ideal. I am hoping he forgets about the card and we gradually reduce the cash.
We are always having to think about the next obsession/emergency/wild card aren't we?
my husband has the banking app on his phone as they couldnt put it back on mine. hes sussed how to use it and keeps checking his balance. hes out with my son buying a new bird + cage + accessories.
Yes, lets hope it isn't a parrot, they are a bit feisty of a tortoise, as you now know all about those.....
New week, new conundrum.
Daddy's cover carer rang last night. Daddy agitated as she had removed a can of beer he had hidden down the side of the armchair. Daddy used to be a big drinker, but since he came out of hospital, with a diagnosis of stage three kidney disease, he has not had access to alcohol.
Daddy has also had a number of falls.
I think his neighbour probably bought it for him, after being pestered by my Dad. In fairness to the neighbour, he did buy items for Daddy (and was paid) previously.
So, I will obviously need to speak to the neighbour. I need to tread carefully as the neighbours have been very good to him and he goes round there almost every day.
I am in two minds as to whether to speak to my father about this at all. Any mention is likely to be met with denial, hostility and anger at being treated like a child. It may actually do more harm than good. As Daddy does not leave the house alone, we may be better to expend more effort in trying to ensure alcohol does not make it into the house.
Alcohol free beer - I suspect he would notice the difference. I am not even sure how it would affect him if he did have a drink, given that it has been about three months since he last had one.
Daddy's cover carer rang last night. Daddy agitated as she had removed a can of beer he had hidden down the side of the armchair. Daddy used to be a big drinker, but since he came out of hospital, with a diagnosis of stage three kidney disease, he has not had access to alcohol.
Daddy has also had a number of falls.
I think his neighbour probably bought it for him, after being pestered by my Dad. In fairness to the neighbour, he did buy items for Daddy (and was paid) previously.
So, I will obviously need to speak to the neighbour. I need to tread carefully as the neighbours have been very good to him and he goes round there almost every day.
I am in two minds as to whether to speak to my father about this at all. Any mention is likely to be met with denial, hostility and anger at being treated like a child. It may actually do more harm than good. As Daddy does not leave the house alone, we may be better to expend more effort in trying to ensure alcohol does not make it into the house.
Alcohol free beer - I suspect he would notice the difference. I am not even sure how it would affect him if he did have a drink, given that it has been about three months since he last had one.
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