Labour weekend

Getting George ready to go to the Home for the next week while I am away working. He had packed 3 jerseys, 6 shirts, no undies, no spare pants.

I have also been mowing some of the lawn, unfortunately because of the way things are due to the earthquakes etc I have to mow a hell of a lot of lawns. It made me think of what a lovely time George had when he retired 15 odd years ago. He used all his super (money) just on himself. He spent all his time socialising and doing things he enjoyed. He would not garden or do housework so the money I worked for was used for all our living expenses as well as hiring a housekeeper and a gardener which allowed him to have a very nice life style. I was also doing a lot of travelling with my work so George always came with me and had a lovely holiday while I worked

Now of course for my retirement I have both mum and George to look after, I worry about all the finances for all of us, I do all the housework, gardening and lawns. To be honest it doesn't feel much like a nice retirement.  I have things to do for them every day.

When George retired he was going to do some work but just couldn't be bothered getting round to it. We actually need the money so I also have to find work when I can - in between looking after him.

 When I retired I had hoped to enjoy life and do some travelling which of course is not possible at present.

 That is my moan for the present...

I think all of those in my position as caregivers for someone with Alzheimer's (let alone two of them) feels caught and of course there are no other family members  at all to help me with George.