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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
Posted in COPD, dementia, family, looking after Mum, memory, stroke, Tuesday
Tagged blood pressure, frustration, O2
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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
Posted in COPD, dementia, family, gardening, looking after Mum, memory, stroke, Tuesday
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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
Posted in COPD, dementia, family, looking after Mum, memory, stroke, Tuesday
Tagged boob, carers, MOT, obnoxious old lady
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A tea and cake Tuesday
After taking Mum to see her sister last week, and Mum then telling my sisters that I went without her (how did she remember that I went but forgot that she came too?!), I did think twice about how much … Continue reading
Posted in dementia, family, looking after Mum, memory, stroke, Tuesday
Tagged cafe on the green, community, Lovely Friend
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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
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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