give thanks

Day 4

Use the “pause” button today to see all that is going right. 

CAREGIVER NOTE:

Some days are just better than others. The phone wasn’t as big an issue as it has been the last few days. He’s figuring out that he only needs a couple of things and is allowing me to remove some apps he doesn’t need from the screens. The frustration levels have decreased significantly as he remembers steps to accomplish certain tasks. WIN!

Shadows, hallucinations, nighttime visitors – 3 nights in a row now. He spent an hour in another room during the night in hopes that when he returned to his bedroom, they would be gone, and they were. He was able to settle down for some much needed rest and sleep.

the eyes of the beholder

What will you choose to see?

CAREGIVER NOTE:

The niggle is back. He has a worry and it’s pre-occupying his mind day and night. He still hasn’t been able to come to a resolution that he feels is workable. Adding to his frustration is the new phone he insisted on getting. Too many buttons, apps and such — but it’s what he wanted.

darkness before light

Amazing things are just around the corner.

CAREGIVER NOTE:

He picked out 2 new pairs of readers last evening after his visit with the eye specialist. He was pretty disappointed that they couldn’t do anything for his distance vision. He did seem a little more upbeat when we removed the glasses from their packaging and he put a pair on; checking to see if there was any difference while wearing them. He did notice a slight difference, but we’ll check things with his iPad today.

No talk of getting behind the wheel and driving last night. So that was a rabbit hole we didn’t have to avoid last night. Fingers crossed we won’t today or anytime soon.