Every act of kindness makes a difference – in others and in you.

CAREGIVER NOTE:

Same issue as our last all-nighter. Thankfully, lessons learned previously paid off this time. After 3 hours of sharing stories and a little bit of food, he was settled enough to go back to bed for some solid sleep time. His reason for being upset started with a dream he’d just awakened from. Once again, he hadn’t signed any papers or seen a certain person in the previous 24 hours. 

Sometimes the smallest things mean the most. 

Take what you need and share with others in your circle of influence.

CAREGIVER NOTE:

Sundowning. I don’t think I need to say much more. It’s been a very long afternoon and night of agitation and frustration for him. Two different situations were playing in his mind — as if they happened yesterday. Thankfully, some food and music were helpful to move past the agitation, but sleep has been very fitful. I’ve left the lights on so he’s not fumbling around in the dark looking for a light switch. Fingers crossed we have a good day. 

CAREGIVER NOTE:
At a loss at times on how to deal with the sadness he feels. Knowing that those he wants to talk to the most are no longer here. His realization that he is the last of his generation makes it all the harder for him. He just wants to be with them, talk to them, spend time with them. He is worried about his parents – and where they are. He asked to call them again yesterday and to talk to his youngest brother. Oh, how I wish I could make that happen. We did make some other phone calls, and thankfully, they helped a bit, but the sadness is still so evident.