So is this it...?

DesperateofDevon

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Wow care home just rang to say Dads chair has arrived! Amazingly just a couple of hours ago Dads social worker queries wether he requires it - after talking with care home.

Be interesting to see if he’s still served notice? As discussed between the care home & sw?


Am so relieved Dads chair has arrived & he is sitting in it! Woohoo!

would love to think that’s the end of this debacle but somehow......
 

Dimpsy

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For today, just focus on your dad sitting comfortably - at last something good has happened.
And maybe tomorrow will bring a little bit of positivity as well, I truly hope so @DesperateofDevon, it's time someone somewhere was on your side.
(Of course, we all are on TP, XX)
 

DesperateofDevon

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I am trying to be more positive, but with the social worker telling my husband that the care home are Considering serving notice means I’m in bits!

when will this ever end! ?!

tbh it could be the answer to my prayers or a fresh level of hell?
 

TNJJ

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I am trying to be more positive, but with the social worker telling my husband that the care home are Considering serving notice means I’m in bits!

when will this ever end! ?!

tbh it could be the answer to my prayers or a fresh level of hell?
One step at a time!They are considering but have not done so yet.
It will be better for you and your dad but there is little you can do at the moment.
Step back &breathe.
There is nothing in life that cannot be dealt with but in order to do so you have to be well.
Easier said than done I know but I have learnt to accept what I cannot change and deal with what I can..But,only at my pace..(((Hugs)))lots of them
 

DesperateofDevon

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One step at a time!They are considering but have not done so yet.
It will be better for you and your dad but there is little you can do at the moment.
Step back &breathe.
There is nothing in life that cannot be dealt with but in order to do so you have to be well.
Easier said than done I know but I have learnt to accept what I cannot change and deal with what I can..But,only at my pace..(((Hugs)))lots of them

Thank you. I have asked Mums carers to sort out her shopping as I’m at the end of my energy levels!

I realise that I need to leave OH & daughter deal with everything- I can’t do it all anymore. Accepting that is my next step.

Asking for help means I’m opening myself up to rejection, but I’m learning there are certain people I can rely on & Mums care team is one of them!

Hugs are much appreciated at the moment
Xx
 

silver'lantern

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lean on the people you can rely on! they are a treasure to hold on to! as i am sure you know.....i know when i am not well how things fall apart as i dont have family support. (unless there is a dire emergency then they might but i dont know how bad it has to get yet...not got there! ) i had a hip replacement operation and had to look after myself. so not holding out much hope of anything o_O)
as you have these wonderful carers give yourself time and get better.
 

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@silver'lantern that is really sad and hard to read , how on earth do they sleep at night :( I find humans so hard to understand . @DesperateofDevon i hope you can take time out and give yourself some peace , your saint hubby and daughter sound competent enough to take over the baton for a while . Take care and more hugs sent .
 

DesperateofDevon

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lean on the people you can rely on! they are a treasure to hold on to! as i am sure you know.....i know when i am not well how things fall apart as i dont have family support. (unless there is a dire emergency then they might but i dont know how bad it has to get yet...not got there! ) i had a hip replacement operation and had to look after myself. so not holding out much hope of anything o_O)
as you have these wonderful carers give yourself time and get better.

oh my a hip operation is a huge thing to have to cope with; I really couldn’t imagine how impossible your situation must have been. Reading others posts is truly inspirational about the amazing people that are on this forum.
Xx
 

DesperateofDevon

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@silver'lantern that is really sad and hard to read , how on earth do they sleep at night :( I find humans so hard to understand . @DesperateofDevon i hope you can take time out and give yourself some peace , your saint hubby and daughter sound competent enough to take over the baton for a while . Take care and more hugs sent .
I have realised that there is only so much any one person can mentally Cope with; physically we plod onwards!
Humans are amazing & at the other end of the spectrum shockingly appalling!!

I think kindness & consideration need to be a priority for those who regularly disregard others needs & situation; but to quote my friends daughter in her youth when faced with injustice
“God will get them!”

nice!!!
 

DesperateofDevon

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So folks it’s been a busy weekend- just a taster of what’s to come next weekend though!!! Eeek!!!!!!

Finally got almost rid of flu/ cold thingy!
So on Saturday morning after an early start restocking Mother hubbards cupboards ( really have used up all fresh goods & tins!) visited Dad & inspected his new wheelchair- wow from not having one to now having a state of the art chair! Thank fully it’s not powered

but reclines & adjusts into any position.
Already Dads colour is better - you can see he’s not in pain, still dozedoff every minute though! But when he does come to he was able to speak & see his surroundings

Hilariously he didn’t know who I was & asked if my husband was my father! As I was feeling & looking far from my best & makeup free - I have decided to take my compliments were ever I can get them!
 

silver'lantern

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that is really sad and hard to read , how on earth do they sleep at night :( I find humans so hard to understand
I struggled with it at the time but I have reassessed my situation and now look at it all differently so no longer eating away at me :)
I think kindness & consideration need to be a priority for those who regularly disregard others needs & situation; but to quote my friends daughter in her youth when faced with injustice
“God will get them!”
Wise words from your young friend. I have decided the anger, frustrations and disappointment were dragging me down and not helping my mental state. I had to let it go and found it was! I felt so much better once I got my head around it. I look after me....I dont let me down :D
 

Bikerbeth

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So folks it’s been a busy weekend- just a taster of what’s to come next weekend though!!! Eeek!!!!!!

Finally got almost rid of flu/ cold thingy!
So on Saturday morning after an early start restocking Mother hubbards cupboards ( really have used up all fresh goods & tins!) visited Dad & inspected his new wheelchair- wow from not having one to now having a state of the art chair! Thank fully it’s not powered

but reclines & adjusts into any position.
Already Dads colour is better - you can see he’s not in pain, still dozedoff every minute though! But when he does come to he was able to speak & see his surroundings

Hilariously he didn’t know who I was & asked if my husband was my father! As I was feeling & looking far from my best & makeup free - I have decided to take my compliments were ever I can get them!

Glad to hear you have nearly got rid of the cold/flu and it gave you a chance to restock.
Really pleased to hear about your Dad’s new wheelchair for both you and your Dad. Fantastic if he is no longer in pain
 

DesperateofDevon

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Hang on to this thought.

I know its insulting and arrogant for the CH and SW to suggest that its your fault, but by whatever means, if your dad is moved somewhere else that meats his needs, then that is a win for you.

yes I have come to terms with things - as of yet no notice has been given. I’ve even thought if they do & Dads places near Mum how lovely would it be for her. I have to say I have started to accept that I have done my best & I need to start living a little more.

I went to the beach today to collect pebbles & sea glass & pottery for my artwork. It felt surreal, what used to be my daily stroll felt surreal.

It’s a no win situation with dementia, Dads comfort is the priority as are his best interests. I would love to get Dad into a new home - but he’s settled. I’m not pushing for any anymore- I’m all out of energy ....for the time being!
 

DesperateofDevon

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I struggled with it at the time but I have reassessed my situation and now look at it all differently so no longer eating away at me :)

Wise words from your young friend. I have decided the anger, frustrations and disappointment were dragging me down and not helping my mental state. I had to let it go and found it was! I felt so much better once I got my head around it. I look after me....I dont let me down :D
Ian learning to trust my daughter & husband , & ask for help. I’m very self sufficient! x
 

DesperateofDevon

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Glad to hear you have nearly got rid of the cold/flu and it gave you a chance to restock.
Really pleased to hear about your Dad’s new wheelchair for both you and your Dad. Fantastic if he is no longer in pain
It’s making such a difference it’s lovely
X