More lovely photos of Fred and his "baby", Verity. He looks so contented and what a super surprise for you to be so welcomed. Long may it continue. Loving thoughts WIFE (Di)
Thanks everyone. I am so happy for him and think I must have been directed from somewhere, (above?) when I picked up that doll from the floor a few weeks back and popped it on his lap in fun, never realising how he would react. Wishing you similar success in your shopping expedition, GL.
I agree, it is awful.By the way, we are no longer able to use the expression 'resident'. It's not appropriate… Offialese is 'service user' which I think is pretty awful.
Just come back from another lovely visit. Fred's baby seems to have brought him so much happiness. Popped into cheapie store on the way and bought another doll so that there would be more chance of him keeping his. Unfortunately the one I picked up thinking it was £5.99 turned out to be £10.99 when I got to the tills so good job I didn't buy 2 as I had originally planned. Could have bought another better quality one like Fred's on line for the same price if I had realised, but never mind. It went straight into the arms of another resident when the carers unpacked it and was still here when I left so the pleasure is worth the expenditure. Have had to order doll's clothes on line as can't find a shop selling cheapies around here, so baby will have a couple of outfits very shortly enabling rather mucky dressing gown to go in the wash! Why do I feel I'm back at the nursery stage. Also found some pretty, brightly coloured windmills to go in the pots when they are planted. Only 99p each. It's amazing what's around when you look. Think T and her team are now going full steam ahead with the planned garden although have been very disappointed with the lack of response from household name companies I had approached to see if they would make small gifts/donations. I suppose they have so many requests these days.
Had the pleasure of meeting 2 new carers in Fred's lounge. Both in their 20s with families of their own but they seemed really caring on first acquaintance so hope all goes well for them. Couldn't believe it when I was told that one of the nurses had worked a 24 hr shift 7 a.m yesterday and until 7 a.m. today. apparently a relatively new young night nurse had emailed them on Thursday to say that he had left and would not be in again and it wasn't seen until yesterday morning when it was too late to make alternative arrangements. Talk about dedication to duty and what an ignorant young man to do that to them without even a phone call. I assume he doesn't expect a reference. By the way, we are no longer able to use the expression 'resident'. It's not appropriate. Offialese is 'service user' which I think is pretty awful. Surely if you are at home you are a resident? ?? Sorry for my ramblings and hope you are all having a reasonable day. xx
Just come back from another lovely visit. Fred's baby seems to have brought him so much happiness. Popped into cheapie store on the way and bought another doll so that there would be more chance of him keeping his. Unfortunately the one I picked up thinking it was £5.99 turned out to be £10.99 when I got to the tills so good job I didn't buy 2 as I had originally planned. Could have bought another better quality one like Fred's on line for the same price if I had realised, but never mind. It went straight into the arms of another resident when the carers unpacked it and was still here when I left so the pleasure is worth the expenditure. Have had to order doll's clothes on line as can't find a shop selling cheapies around here, so baby will have a couple of outfits very shortly enabling rather mucky dressing gown to go in the wash! Why do I feel I'm back at the nursery stage. Also found some pretty, brightly coloured windmills to go in the pots when they are planted. Only 99p each. It's amazing what's around when you look. Think T and her team are now going full steam ahead with the planned garden although have been very disappointed with the lack of response from household name companies I had approached to see if they would make small gifts/donations. I suppose they have so many requests these days.
Had the pleasure of meeting 2 new carers in Fred's lounge. Both in their 20s with families of their own but they seemed really caring on first acquaintance so hope all goes well for them. Couldn't believe it when I was told that one of the nurses had worked a 24 hr shift 7 a.m yesterday and until 7 a.m. today. apparently a relatively new young night nurse had emailed them on Thursday to say that he had left and would not be in again and it wasn't seen until yesterday morning when it was too late to make alternative arrangements. Talk about dedication to duty and what an ignorant young man to do that to them without even a phone call. I assume he doesn't expect a reference. By the way, we are no longer able to use the expression 'resident'. It's not appropriate. Offialese is 'service user' which I think is pretty awful. Surely if you are at home you are a resident? ?? Sorry for my ramblings and hope you are all having a reasonable day. xx