Today the carers have continued to have problems getting George out of bed however the managed it. He is drinking well but not eating much.
Sometimes I think it is like the seven dwarfs and I never know which one it will be. Today it was Sleepy.
When I arrived George was asleep in an armchair in his room. He was curled over and sound asleep. It took some time to wake him up. Throughout the time I was there he would wake for a short while and then go straight back to sleep. I always chatter about the family and friends. I asked him who I was. He knew I am his wife but I don't think he knew my name. As I chat about people I ask him who they are. Most of the time he is back asleep. Today I was chatting to him about Mark. I asked who Mark is. 'He's my eldest son' said George. Although fleeting a very lucid moment.
I think it is so important to try to keep these memories alive through video, photos and stories.
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Friday, January 20, 2017
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Seeing the dementia person as a 'real' person
Today George and I read one of his books and talked about all the memories this brought back.
I scanned many photos which I have used to publish books for both Mum and George. The first book I published was for Mum. I didn't put in that book who all the different people were so really I was the only person who could use that book with her. One of my nieces wanted that book. I made both Mum and George large 100 page books. Before putting the pictures into the book I put the photo into PowerPoint then used text boxes to put on each name, I then grouped everything and saved it as one picture to put in the book. This meant that they could read the names themselves or others could point out who the people were. When I put the pictures into the book I would often also add a caption. These published books are high quality and there are many companies on the web where you can go to make these books.
I have found too that staff in the homes love these books. Seeing these makes staff (according to the research) view the residents differently. Another thing that helps this process is telling staff small anecdotes about your loved one's life. The research points to these residents being treated better.
I scanned many photos which I have used to publish books for both Mum and George. The first book I published was for Mum. I didn't put in that book who all the different people were so really I was the only person who could use that book with her. One of my nieces wanted that book. I made both Mum and George large 100 page books. Before putting the pictures into the book I put the photo into PowerPoint then used text boxes to put on each name, I then grouped everything and saved it as one picture to put in the book. This meant that they could read the names themselves or others could point out who the people were. When I put the pictures into the book I would often also add a caption. These published books are high quality and there are many companies on the web where you can go to make these books.
This photo shows Mum's grandparents, her mother (Rose) and her uncles and aunts.
I have found too that staff in the homes love these books. Seeing these makes staff (according to the research) view the residents differently. Another thing that helps this process is telling staff small anecdotes about your loved one's life. The research points to these residents being treated better.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Keeping things safe
Both George and Mum love things to death and consequently destroy them. I have just found a lovely cutting which was a story about George when he retired from work and unfortunately has now been cut up. Such a shame.
Several years ago there was a chapter in a book which included a chapter about George. I bought copies of this book and gave them to each of his sons, I am not sure how they felt but I hope they enjoyed these and felt proud of their father, of course they can also share these with their own children.
Something both George and Mum have loved are books I have had published about them. They have both been very proud of these and love sharing them with others. Money well spent. I have found that it is very important to put in small details with the photos outlining who is in the photo and where the photo was taken. There are several places on the web where you can do these. My beautiful grandsons have both asked me to do some for them. They take quite a while to get the photos organised and then do the layout but well worth it.
Several years ago there was a chapter in a book which included a chapter about George. I bought copies of this book and gave them to each of his sons, I am not sure how they felt but I hope they enjoyed these and felt proud of their father, of course they can also share these with their own children.
Something both George and Mum have loved are books I have had published about them. They have both been very proud of these and love sharing them with others. Money well spent. I have found that it is very important to put in small details with the photos outlining who is in the photo and where the photo was taken. There are several places on the web where you can do these. My beautiful grandsons have both asked me to do some for them. They take quite a while to get the photos organised and then do the layout but well worth it.
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