I popped across to see Edna today. It wasn't entirely succesful. Her meal had been delivered but she wasnt really hungry. She had a late breakfast for one thing, and I think she is constipated. She also had a bit of an upset stomach after having stewed apples and rhubarb yesterday - at least that is what she said.
The home care team worker arrioved while I was there - and duly gave her her second water tablet. I am SO glad they are there to do that. I am sure she wouldnt take it if it was up to her.
We did discuss Dr Ostlers vist but apart from saying she isn't too keen on the idea of the memory clinic she didnt really say much. She didnt disgaree with anything I said about her having a diagnosed problem in her brain that was causing her problems, that without the medication she would be a lot worse than she is. She mentioned how some days she is great - and I reminded her that LBD is like that - good days and bad days (I didnt use the D word) .
She doesnt feel she is any better for the medication. She has been told by lots of people (icluding me) that she is a LOT better than she was. I told her that she is the best I have seen her for MONTHS. I think that did register.
I think yesterdays discussion HAS registered, that she DOES know she has dementia - and that it isnt going to get any better. I dont think she wants to discuss it at the moment.
I'm not sure whether I am worried or relieved
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