It was a hot day here yesterday, over 30 degrees. George has a much lower body temperature as does Mum. He was up very early and I was spreading out breakfast and keeping him entertained while waiting for the caregiver - this can be easier said than done.
I took him to Brighton to have a milkshake and something to drink. He enjoys doing this sort of thing however I also have housework to do which I often have to do as and when I can, this can be very frustrating however all you can do is the best you can as I am only one person.
I was able to contact one of his sons on the iPad using FaceTime. They talked for about an hour and George loved it as he was able to stay on his chair and chat away as well as seeing his son in real time. I had hoped to do this using Skype with his sons but this has never worked out. We have now arranged to do this each Sunday. This is great as it frees me up to a large extent to do other stuff, I just need to keep an eye on George and the iPad every ten minutes or so.
Another hot day today, hope to get out into the garden for a bit.
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Saturday, April 12, 2014
Routines
In the last post I spoke about the routines in relation to the person with Alzheimer's. I also find it important to have a routine for myself which works around him. For example I check and clean up any mess in the house as soon as I wake up, I wash towels on Friday, bed linen on Saturday (before going to the home to Mum). There are times when I can go and have a coffee with friends e.g. Monday or Thursday around 10.30.
As a caregiver there are times when you want to let off steam. Most others don't want to hear and don't understand. Other people just want to think you are quite happy in your situation or will tell you things such as 'we all have our challenges' which is of course quite true. I think that part of the problem is that none of us ever sign up for this role (I can't say it was ever something I considered). Other people who are in the same situation (or have been in a similar situation) have an understanding as do the people at the Alzheimer's, it is better for everyone just to talk frankly to these people.
It is important to take the time to enjoy the odd little special times as they arise.
As a caregiver there are times when you want to let off steam. Most others don't want to hear and don't understand. Other people just want to think you are quite happy in your situation or will tell you things such as 'we all have our challenges' which is of course quite true. I think that part of the problem is that none of us ever sign up for this role (I can't say it was ever something I considered). Other people who are in the same situation (or have been in a similar situation) have an understanding as do the people at the Alzheimer's, it is better for everyone just to talk frankly to these people.
It is important to take the time to enjoy the odd little special times as they arise.
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