I went to the Summer Fete at Mum's home on Saturday. I have never seen her so animated. There was a keyboard player there called Martin and we all had a singsong. Mum wanted to dance and "twirl" - so we danced for about an hour and a half! She had a terrific time and was smiling constantly. She was engaging with the other people at the home, particularly a couple of the men to whom she seems quite attached.
The fete was opened by Judi Spiers who only intended to stay a few minutes and ended up staying for 3 hours joining in with the singing - she was terrific. We had a bit of a chat and she was telling me about the experience she had with her own mother and dementia. It was quite an afternoon. Judi spoke about it on her radio programme this morning and how fantastic she thought the home was compared to the one her own mother had been in.
Mum definately seems to have settled now. She is much more in her own little world - is convinced she goes riding once a week. I have not had any tears for the last 3/4 visits and no references to wanting to leave. She always thanks me for coming and is ok about saying goodbye and is easily distracted from me.
The fete was opened by Judi Spiers who only intended to stay a few minutes and ended up staying for 3 hours joining in with the singing - she was terrific. We had a bit of a chat and she was telling me about the experience she had with her own mother and dementia. It was quite an afternoon. Judi spoke about it on her radio programme this morning and how fantastic she thought the home was compared to the one her own mother had been in.
Mum definately seems to have settled now. She is much more in her own little world - is convinced she goes riding once a week. I have not had any tears for the last 3/4 visits and no references to wanting to leave. She always thanks me for coming and is ok about saying goodbye and is easily distracted from me.
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