Category Archives: looking after Mum

How old?

Posted on April 18, 2023 by thepogblog

I went to see Mum and Dad today. I took Mum to the garden centre and on the way – I don’t remember why – she asked how old she is.  I am utterly rubbish when it comes to peoples … Continue reading →

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Feeling (very, very) guilty

Posted on April 6, 2022 by thepogblog

So, having Covid is a bit rubbish. Managing to possibly give it to both your parents doesn’t come close.  I mean, we don’t 100% know that it was down to me, but I looked after Mum on the Monday – … Continue reading →

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Fun and games with Pop up Sue

Posted on March 1, 2022 by thepogblog

I started writing this sitting at the back of a village hall watching twenty older people taking parts in an Age Uk strength and mobility class.  That particular class was focussed on strength and coordination; watching Mum was like watching … Continue reading →

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Well, good morning Mr Blackbird!

Posted on January 26, 2022 by thepogblog

‘Why are you out here gardening on your own, Mum?’ ‘I thought I’d get started.  I’ve only fallen over once.’ It’s a freezing cold morning, full of grey dampness. Mum already has dirty trousers from falling over, and looks like … Continue reading →

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Ooops

Posted on January 11, 2022 by thepogblog

I only just came back and I already fell out of the habit! So here is a quick one: Last week mum and I want to exchange a pair of her trousers.  This was quite an event as we threw … Continue reading →

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Being a teddy bear

Posted on November 30, 2021 by thepogblog

I remember a friend telling me about teddy bear syndrome years ago. It’s what happens when someone hurts and they take it out on those closest to them. (Their teddy. Because a teddy forgives anything, doesn’t it?) Two weeks ago … Continue reading →

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Laughing through numbers and names

Posted on November 2, 2021 by thepogblog

Today was a good day. Today there were only a few tears and then so much laughing I left Mum and Dad’s house wheezing… Because today an Occupational Therapist visited to help Mum bake a cake.  Mum told me last … Continue reading →

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Losing words. And sometimes a little bit of my mind.

Posted on October 26, 2021 by thepogblog

Tuesday is the day I go and help out Mum.  She had a stroke in May and it left her with slight wonky-ness – in her body, her thinking and especially in her words. Conversations with Mum can vary wildly, … Continue reading →

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