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Dear Royal Mail…
Dad told me a story this week that is one of those really lovely ones. I’m writing a thank you letter as a result, as it’s one of those times that reminds you of the loveliness that is out there. … Continue reading
Posted in COPD, dementia, family, looking after Mum, memory, stroke, Tuesday
Tagged lovely postman, royal mail, thank you
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Salon Pog Tuesday
What do you do when Mummy W – who can no longer understand the concept of time – becomes obsessed with having her hair cut? (And by ‘obsessed’, I mean asking many multiple times a day when she will be … Continue reading
Posted in dementia, family, looking after Mum, memory, stroke, Tuesday, Tuesday TV
Tagged haircut, Himself, salon pog, Sister 2, stepson 1
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Muddled Life Practical Tip – ReSPECT process
In a post a few weeks ago I mentioned creating ReSPECT forms for Mum and Dad. A few people have asked me about it, and it’s something I was totally unaware of until more recently, so I thought I’d pop … Continue reading
Posted in COPD, dementia, looking after Mum, stroke
Tagged caring for parents, death, DNR, end of life, health, healthcare, muddled life, Muddled Life Tip, ReSPECT, terminal illness
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The leaf collecting Tuesday
I’m not sure if Mums legs are not working so well or if she is getting tired faster, but this Tuesday after the shortest walk from car to coffee shop, Mum had mostly had enough. So we went for a … Continue reading
Advanced composting
I really enjoy having a nice garden. I am, however, pretty terrible at actual gardening. Both my parents and Mr Rs parents are amazing gardeners and I am often asking for hints, tips and help (and on Tuesdays I am … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, step mum
Tagged compost, Mr R, Stepson 2, village gardening network
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Training to be a strong Pog
I have had quite a few clients over the years who hit their 50th birthday and decide it’s time to…: Get fitter Have a health check Eat better Do more stuff Get things done I think this is a great … Continue reading
Posted in muddled life, Pog Life
Tagged strong, strong in midlife, strong pog, weighted vest
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Tuesday related wondering
I wonder sometimes what happens in Mum’s head. I don’t mean in an exasperated sort of way (although exasperation does take up a large percentage of my wondering). I mean how it is that some days she cant remember where … Continue reading
The black humour Tuesday
This Tuesday included a first visit from the community nurse. Mum was referred to her when Sister 1 took her to have a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate / respect form) put in place. One of the first things the nurse … Continue reading
Posted in COPD, dementia, looking after Mum, memory, stroke, Tuesday, Tuesday TV
Tagged community nurse, DNR, respect form
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Still not nailing the adulting thing
Two weeks ago I walked in to a lamp post. I was just minding my own business, looking up across the green to the top of the hill to see if I could see which was our house, and it … Continue reading
Finding Floof Mc Floofy
On Saturday Mr R went running early and I decided I might as well get up at 6am and take Percy out to get started on the day. But when I looked out the front window, Mr R was still … Continue reading
Posted in animals, dogs, Pog Life
Tagged Floof McFloofy, Floofy, Floofy McFloof, lost dogm found a dog, Percy
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