Oh Scarlett, it's so helpful to communicate with others in the same situation. Thank you for the chocolate cake - it was delicious! The thing I find difficult about incontinence is not showing any reaction to "accidents" other than love and understanding, which is hard when the bedding has just been changed! I've got used to cleaning him up now, which was easier once I'd geared myself up with all the necessary stuff to clean him carpets etc. etc. I'm sure you know the one! If I say I'm lucky in some respects it will sound strange but because my husband can't walk without help he can't wander. Falls are the thing I dread as it takes him ages to recover. He's also not able to use the cooker so that helps. It's very hard for us all, each at different stages, not knowing what's coming next. I'm better when the goal post moves now. The psychiatrist suggested a 24hr clock so he would know if it was morning or evening but he still gets me up in the night, having looked at the clock, to ask! Thank you for your support, everyone. Again, it's so nice to be in touch with those who truly understand, the way only a carer can, what it's like to live with this terrible disease.
Florence x
Florence I wondered whether a clock that says what time of day it is, e.g. 'Now it's Monday Morning' (you decide what time it changes from night to morning) might help as following link:
http://shop.alzheimers.org.uk/product/day-clock/. I haven't tried this type myself yet but I'm thinking about it. Has anyone else tried one?
I got my OH A Day Clock that says AM/PM next to the time, the day, month and date but he still doesn't really seem to understand it and gets up in the night.
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