Hi All
I haven't posted much recently, but thought I'd let you all know that after more than 3 years in the Care Home, Mum is actually venturing outof her bedroom into the lounge, and has even started participating in the events.
This is a huge step for her and even though she is steadily delining in what she can do (or can't do) I'm so relieved that she's not just sat in her room all day on her own.
Yes, she has started carrying her toothbrush around with her shoved up her sleeve together with the toothpaste rolled up and shoved down her tights , but at least she's socialising a bit, and that counts for a lot.
So for anyone else out there whose loved one has not settled into a home, take heart - it may take some time, but its wonderful when it does.
Libs x
I haven't posted much recently, but thought I'd let you all know that after more than 3 years in the Care Home, Mum is actually venturing outof her bedroom into the lounge, and has even started participating in the events.
This is a huge step for her and even though she is steadily delining in what she can do (or can't do) I'm so relieved that she's not just sat in her room all day on her own.
Yes, she has started carrying her toothbrush around with her shoved up her sleeve together with the toothpaste rolled up and shoved down her tights , but at least she's socialising a bit, and that counts for a lot.
So for anyone else out there whose loved one has not settled into a home, take heart - it may take some time, but its wonderful when it does.
Libs x