Mum is now 5 weeks in the care home and is struggling to settle. She always asks me to drop her home as I leave and then has a huff...it’s usually forgotten by my next visit.
So, it’s my birthday this week, my mum has no idea where we are in the year. I don’t know if I should mention it and risk further upset or just have my own celebration with son and husband. I just hate her missing out but it may facilitate the ‘going home’ thing again.
Another thing...I have family coming up to see her from down south next weekend, 4 of them...I can see it being completely overwhelming for her. Anyway, I’m taking them and my Mum put for lunch to somewhere near the home. I know there’s no point in mentioning it to her but looking for some tips that you may have if she does become overwhelmed...I’m overthinking things as per!
So, it’s my birthday this week, my mum has no idea where we are in the year. I don’t know if I should mention it and risk further upset or just have my own celebration with son and husband. I just hate her missing out but it may facilitate the ‘going home’ thing again.
Another thing...I have family coming up to see her from down south next weekend, 4 of them...I can see it being completely overwhelming for her. Anyway, I’m taking them and my Mum put for lunch to somewhere near the home. I know there’s no point in mentioning it to her but looking for some tips that you may have if she does become overwhelmed...I’m overthinking things as per!