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Confusion......

ruthpill

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Today was Monday and William was confused. He did not want me to go to work. Once, i got to work he wanted me to come back home. He finally asked the caregiver to give him a sleeping pill so that he could sleep.

 

He woke up and was fine again.

 

I have been thinking of Debbie's dilema...the safety issue. what can you do about a catastrophic fire?? Fires can engulf a room in 3-5 mintues. Able bodied folk are caught in fires and unable to make it out. They are just too fast. My problem also.

 

I do have a fire extinguisher in the bedroom. But, unless I had it on the bed..Wm would not be able to get to it. Then...He would not be able to activate it and use it. His only solution is the cell phone. Dial 911 or a neighbor. But in a panic would this happen???

 

I fortunately have never had a fire and hope that this will never happen. But, I see it on the new and it is scary.

 

We were driving past the park today and I mentioned that we used to walk the park. Eventually, that will happen again. Yes, Wm agreed in time. He is geting better.. He said that he could not walk in the pool before. Yes, I had to agree with him.

 

Wm wanted some special cookies ...so I went to the store with Wm in the car...I noticed that I did not have my wallet with me. Oh, No,

I could not buy anything. Then Wm sees a restaurant....but, I have to inform him that today unfortunately. I have no money, My wallet has the cards and the cash.

 

Wm has PT today. But, I am thinking of making this the last session for awhile. He is getting tired of it. and I have not noticed alot of improvement.

 

The water therapy is the best thing for him. Wm even agrees that it has worked wonders on him. That is a given. It is so funny. I can get Wm up at 6A and say we are going to the pool and he doesn't give me a hard time. He just knows that he has to give him and allow me to take him to the pool. Of course, he doesn't want to stay very long. But, at least we can get there very easily.

 

Life goes on. I need to start getting the tax stuff together. I really do not like that job.

 

Ruth

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I'M IN THE SAME BOAT BY GOING TO THE SENIOR CENTER TO USE THE MACHINES. THEY GOT SO DARN MANY OF THEM IN THIS ONE ROOM! So anything that works to help us recover is a great thing to do. For me it's being able to drive my car too! I have come a long, long way in the 8 years since the stroke!

 

All the best for Wm and you, man, you really work on getting him better each day!

Fred!

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thejule1

I need to get a new fire extinquisher. Thanks for reminding me. I was going to call the fire dept. to see what to do with the old ones.

 

Larry wears an Emergency necklace when I leave him for a short time. All he has to do is push 1 button. Hopefully, he can let himself out the 3 exits we have. The back patio door is the closest but no handrails. I said you can open the door and then sit and scoot out if you can't make it to the garage door. The fire dept. is 10 min. away.

 

We do have a lot to worry about.

 

Julie

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Ruth: I always look to you for suggestions that may work for Bruce. But I will admit that I do not have the energy you do. Bruce is happiest with me deciding the daily routine, mostly just wants out of the house, but not willing to initiate much himself.

 

That is why I am going with the I did for you, what are you doing for you? Maybe just a change in thinking.

 

Yes, the braces are difficult and take plan time. But in all fairness, I have been remiss.

 

Mary Beth said that Bruce could get out the deck door, even if he had to crawl, but he has to get into the WC, open the door-I took the closer off way back to accomodate the portable ramp-but would have to get out of the WC to crawl out. Door sill would prevent the WC going out even if the ramp was permanently installed.

 

I think, with Julie's advice, I just have to get the Life Alert.

 

Isn't it funny about the lay off from the weekend. Bruce is never busier-has me for two full days-but somehow really just enjoys our time together. Yes, losing Jen was difficult and I am searching for someone to take him to the pool or just out of the house. By 4pm, he is cooked and ready for dinner and bed. Leo drives a manual, but Cathy does not and we have then both 4pm now, so day activities are back on me.

 

Good week and please keep the suggestions coming. Sorry I missed Chat. Free caregiving, so I stayed later at work. Debbie

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