Yesterday one of the residents called round to say they are organizing a coach holiday and would we be interested. It was mentioned last year while on a day trip that we might book something longer than a day. Nothing definite has been decided yet as to where the holiday will be based, but the idea is to go somewhere that isn't too far. It appears there may be eight or more going and I said I'd give it some thought.
Well I was thinking about it at 5 o'clock this morning when I could no longer sleep. I don't think we can do it. I'm thinking about problems with incontinence although he is mostly dry, just the occasional accident. But what it would be like in a strange hotel. I'm also thinking about the walking, that's something he can hardly do at all now even with his walker. We'd have to just go our own way and not take part in anything organized.
Then there's the effect on him. I think he'd be so confused, more so than he is already.
And what about me. I don't think it would be much of a holiday. I'd be so stressed with trying to keep him happy and to fit in with everyone else. I'm getting stressed now just thinking about it.
Well I was thinking about it at 5 o'clock this morning when I could no longer sleep. I don't think we can do it. I'm thinking about problems with incontinence although he is mostly dry, just the occasional accident. But what it would be like in a strange hotel. I'm also thinking about the walking, that's something he can hardly do at all now even with his walker. We'd have to just go our own way and not take part in anything organized.
Then there's the effect on him. I think he'd be so confused, more so than he is already.
And what about me. I don't think it would be much of a holiday. I'd be so stressed with trying to keep him happy and to fit in with everyone else. I'm getting stressed now just thinking about it.