Thanks Hazel.
Yes, there are loads to think about and do but I have decided that when things settle down a little I am going to treat myself to a break otherwise I think the whole thing (practical and emotional) will prove too much for me. I realised that over the last four weeks, mum's health went down ill so fast that every day/night there was a different worry/problem. By the end of last week, I could feel myself losing it a bit and I am now slowly catching myself quite relaxed at times and that's because mum is not my responsibility at the moment.
And actually there are moments, such as the consultants hoping they have as much energy and are as feisty as mum when their 70 let alone 90, as she is. Apparently at the mo she's not co-operating and giving them a hard time, telling them off and slapping their hands like naughty school boys. As I'm not allowed to speak to or visit mum until she's more settled, the doctors telephone me and I sense a certain amount of admiration for her in their tone which if she had awareness, she would relish!
I have a one to one at my local alzheimer's group after the hols, so that will help a lot.
Happy Easter to everyone.
Love ellie
Yes, there are loads to think about and do but I have decided that when things settle down a little I am going to treat myself to a break otherwise I think the whole thing (practical and emotional) will prove too much for me. I realised that over the last four weeks, mum's health went down ill so fast that every day/night there was a different worry/problem. By the end of last week, I could feel myself losing it a bit and I am now slowly catching myself quite relaxed at times and that's because mum is not my responsibility at the moment.
And actually there are moments, such as the consultants hoping they have as much energy and are as feisty as mum when their 70 let alone 90, as she is. Apparently at the mo she's not co-operating and giving them a hard time, telling them off and slapping their hands like naughty school boys. As I'm not allowed to speak to or visit mum until she's more settled, the doctors telephone me and I sense a certain amount of admiration for her in their tone which if she had awareness, she would relish!
I have a one to one at my local alzheimer's group after the hols, so that will help a lot.
Happy Easter to everyone.
Love ellie