old aunt to be amused

[Connemmara]

But I believe the front door is left open from 12 midday to 5.00 - so my resolve is to go round and see her.

However with age is she is profoundly deaf (but extremely intelligence) and I would love from you all how to entertain her. She is extremely proud - you know "I' make you take tea ' but so unable.

Can anybody help me what to if and when I go to the house to give her save dignity/ is very independent - wants to make you tea but is very unable. I just want to call in have a wee yarn (talk) make some tea for her and then go - just present my presence. Any help Thanks ie any ideas to what I can do for her. Thanks

[starone]

If she is so independent let her make the tea - she must be able to or she could not live alone - but go into the kitchen with her and carry the cups of tea into the living area. She will not want much except your company - that's what I like, anyway. I am sure you will be able to keep up a conversation with her. Tell her your bits of news, anything will do. If you want to 'take your welcome with you' take just a packet of chocolate biscuits or perhaps a few home made cakes if you are good at baking. You can tell her you want her to try them out as you are just doing a new recipe. You have to be kind and patient, which I am sure you are.

[Connemmara]

thank you star - but no, I can get beyond her making tea - because she will say she is just after tea- don't get me wrong - I don't want the bl tea. that is how she so independent. Thanks for your answer.

[Jeza]

I would tell her not to leave the door open. As she is deaf anyone could come in.

[Connemmara]

That is what I agree - her door should not be open . That is her children's request I am saying nothing.

[Connemmara]

by the way headrwreck - she is has big family to take of her affairss. no way I beeen snooping thank you very much

[Connemmara]

am leaving the answers here - she shouldn't be on her on even 18 hours out of 24. I cant really do anything. thanks