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Clouds with silver linings?
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My uncle, aged 87, was a heavy smoker from being a young lad.
He now, sadly, has dementia, and is in a care home.
Strange thing is, he appears to have forgotten that he used to smoke. He makes no mention of wanting a fag. If he did, he wouldn't be able to nip outside for one, due to limited mobility. And I very much doubt that the carers would have the time/be allowed to take him outside for this.
Does anyone have a similar story to tell?
He now, sadly, has dementia, and is in a care home.
Strange thing is, he appears to have forgotten that he used to smoke. He makes no mention of wanting a fag. If he did, he wouldn't be able to nip outside for one, due to limited mobility. And I very much doubt that the carers would have the time/be allowed to take him outside for this.
Does anyone have a similar story to tell?
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Yes, ummmm. I attend to his toilet needs whilst I am there. Mostly just emptying his catheter bag, tbh. I'm willing to do this, to free up the staff for other stuff.
I've seen many bad care homes, also I have seen the Panorama type programmess where old folk are tied to chairs, supposedly for their own safety. This home's not fault-free, but it is certainly one of the better ones.
I've seen many bad care homes, also I have seen the Panorama type programmess where old folk are tied to chairs, supposedly for their own safety. This home's not fault-free, but it is certainly one of the better ones.
They have regular sing-songs at my Uncle's place, karaoke-style with the lyrics being shown on the telly screen. They have printed song sheets ... somebody puts a lot of effort into this, as a lot of the residents can't actually read the words on the sheet. I often go in and sing along with them, and encourage them to join in.
The staff arrange afternoon outings to the seaside in good weather. Everyone gets an ice-cream and fish and chips (whether they want it or not ... lol). They have a sherry afternoon where the residents can watch an old film while having a sherry. All sorts of activities are planned for those that can partake. It is expensive though ... as most of them are.
The staff arrange afternoon outings to the seaside in good weather. Everyone gets an ice-cream and fish and chips (whether they want it or not ... lol). They have a sherry afternoon where the residents can watch an old film while having a sherry. All sorts of activities are planned for those that can partake. It is expensive though ... as most of them are.
