A trip out

Edna came to us for dinner today. The dinner was fine, and she ate everything. Even had some cheese and biscuits for afters. But she said she wasn't feeling well. there was a lot of huffing and puffing and ouches. I'm not sure all of them were real. I suspect she is capable of putting things on when it suits her. But real or not, I don;t think it is coincidence that her health seems to be getting worse as the time comes for her to go home. On one level I don't think she wants to go home. This makes me wonder what will happen when she is home.

For the first time today Steve spoke to her on his own for a time. The only delusional thing I heard was that 'the others' went on a coach trip to Worcester and left at 7 o'clock this morning. Later on when I mentioned to Steve that her delusions seemed to be under control he told me that she seemed convinced it September (despite the fact that is is Easter) and that the hospital is getting ready for Xmas. This is clearly the same delusion she had when we were discussing apples . Worcester apples - I wonder if that was the trigger for the destination of the coach?

Does understanding make the delusions any easier to cope with? Probably not. I guess I need to be thankful she still knows who we all are.