ThursdayMotivation

In this moment…..

CAREGIVER NOTE:

YIPPEE things: He can dress himself and take care of most of the hygiene stuff (with an occasional reminder). He can feed himself and make his bed and keep his room clean.

He doesn’t care about cooking things, but does like to have a selection of afternoon and evening snack foods available. His favorites being Oreo cookies, popcorn, bananas, ice cream or cherry pie or a milkshake/smoothie. We’re more than happy to oblige.

Give thanks for every day.

CAREGIVER NOTE:

There’s a pattern building…. he’s frustrated, but every suggested solution or suggested activity is thwarted with an “I can’t do that anymore” or “I’m too tired to try.” Not sure if he’s really to the point of not being able to do something or he doesn’t want to try and not be able to complete something successfully as he’s been able to do in the past. Hoping today’s reframe of some suggestions prove successful.

Remember.

CAREGIVER NOTE:

It was a storytelling sort of day. Same stories, some with a slight twist. Memories of places lived, deployments and more. He reveled in the memories for a couple of hours. Naps often come at odd times — routines adjust a bit. He was disappointed last evening when I couldn’t keep my eyes open any longer and it was time to call it a night and everyone else in the household was sleeping – even the dog! I think he would have loved having company for a bit longer.

Is it time for a change?  

CAREGIVER NOTE:

He enjoyed the first cob of corn from the garden last night and was disappointed that there wasn’t more. He has a pretty good appetite, but I’ve noticed that he is having a more difficult time finding things on his plate. He has been complaining of things getting blurrier — and the last time we took him in, they said that there was no “fix.” It’s time to take him in again. I fear that due to age, things will just get worse.