Hi Connie
You are doing an absolutely brilliant job in the way you are caring for Lionel. My heart goes out to you. I found adapting to a pattern of shorter but more frequent visits helpful as my dad progressed to this stage, but I can understand your wanting to be with Lionel as much as possible. Reading while you are with him, or listening to music, or doing a crossword or whatever, means he is still having the comfort of your presence, and you of his. Take care of yourself, as well as Lionel.
Blue sea
You are doing an absolutely brilliant job in the way you are caring for Lionel. My heart goes out to you. I found adapting to a pattern of shorter but more frequent visits helpful as my dad progressed to this stage, but I can understand your wanting to be with Lionel as much as possible. Reading while you are with him, or listening to music, or doing a crossword or whatever, means he is still having the comfort of your presence, and you of his. Take care of yourself, as well as Lionel.
Blue sea