I popped into to see Edna after work tolet her know abut the letter form the pensions people. I dont think she really understood or appreciated what it meant. I need to try and contact the social workers tomorrow to try and find out why they tried to contact me and to ask them what this increased allowance means we can do.
Some of what she told me today sounded as if she was fantasising again - well not fantasising but not having a good grip on reality. She felt she had been 'dumped' by some of the other residents - who dont talk to her any more. She apparently made cheese on toast for tea last night. She doesn't go to the commo room - but she goes and sits on the bench outside. I just cant beleive any of those is really true.
She also says that the class at NHH is for heart patoemts not respiratory patients. On the plus side she is still going to the classes - so she can be sensible when she wants to be.
She did admit she neds and assistant with her psot and paperwork, And today at least she is happy with the idea of me helping her. But she doesnt want any shoppping.
I did 5 minutes of meditation before I went in to see her today. I hoped it might make me more receptive to her needs and what she was feeling. I will try to do the same very time I go to see her. It can't hurt - and right now I will try anything I think might help
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This blog started off as 'Alzheimers and me' then changed to 'Dementia and how I coped' when I learned about Lewy Body Dementia. The final title reflects the illness and its effect on patient and carer. It also recognises that the patient has a life that needs to be recognised and valued
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