Category Archives: COPD
ID bracelets
This one is a practical one that might help someone else. We kicked ourselves for not thinking of it as it’s pretty bloomin’ obvious, but it took my father-in-law (thanks Pops!) to suggest it. Pops had seen ID bracelets for … Continue reading
The Leaf Blower Extraordinaire Tuesday
The new jobs are coming thick and fast now. This Tuesday I became Fixer of Bracelets (I’ll do another post on that as it’s a useful one and deserves a spot on Muddled Life Resources) and Leaf Blower Extraordinaire***. Mum … Continue reading
Where’s the grown up, please?
This week we had a bonus visit as Sister 1 and 2 went on holiday. So Mr R came down at the weekend and was the muscle on Mums outing, and while we did avoid the kicker argument (thanks to … Continue reading
A pruning Tuesday
My Tuesday posts tend to focus on Mum. This is mostly because it’s Mum I’m actively doing stuff with so Dad can have a few hours of (mostly) uninterrupted rest. And partly because Dad reads the blog (hi Dad! 👋🏻) … Continue reading
The not everything is the truth Tuesday
Do not be fooled by this innocent, happy looking face: Below the surface (and this week not very far below the surface), there lurks a grumpy, often shouty, frequently obnoxious old lady who, given half a chance will swear black … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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