Chris Moon- Willems blog struck a chord on so many emotional levels. I never had to care for my parents and my experience of care was with my children. It came as a complete shock to the system to find myself as my husband's 24/7 carer -the dressing and cleaning are very similar to a two year old. There are no guide books on elderly care! - even the internet doesn't help greatly. My husband is considerably older and very frail physically and increasingly, mentally. If I wasn't a fairly savvy senior I wouldn't know where to turn to find my way through the maze of social services, help from carers, assessments etc. A recent week's respite care just exacerbated his condition - albeit in a brilliant care home - and made me even more determined to keep him at home. I know that there are thousands of partners out there in similar situations - it would be good to share experiences and create a self help group.
Tales about "stingy" guests and hosts.
sticky labels on apples - remove before washing!