It's been a long time since I've updated the blog. Unfortunately, this will be a short post also.
As I wrote last time, Lars had fallen 3 times over a short periode of time. Unfortunately he fell 2 more times. The last fal was the worst because it was in the bathroom.
I have spoken a lot with those who come and help Lars. Unfortunately, we all agree that Lars has gotten worse this past month. Especially his memory and the way he reads situations. He also withdraws into himself and has difficulty with long conversations.
In a few weeks, we will talk to someone, that can help us find another place to live. The house is no longer safe for Lars. He has even fallen down the main staircase. We have to live somewhere, where there are no stairs, so that Lars can get around in the wheelchair when he sit in it - which he does more and more.
What we are looking for is a disability/elderly home, preferably under the care center where we belong now, as their core competence is dementia. We are not excited about having to move, but that is how it has to be.~
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Det er længe siden jeg har opdateret bloggen. Desværre bliver dette et kort indlæg.
Som jeg skrev sidste gang, så var Lars faldet 3 gange på kort tid. Desværre faldt han 2 gange mere. Den sidste var den værste, for det var på badeværelset.
Jeg har talt meget med de som kommer og hjælper Lars. Alle, er vi desværre enige om, at Lars er blevet dårligere i løbet af den sidste måned.
Specielt hans hukommelse og måden han aflæser situationer på er svækket.
Han trækker sig ind i sig selv.
Han har svært ved lange samtaler.
Sidst på denne måned kommer der en visitator. Hun skal hjælpe os med at finde et andet sted at bo. Huset er ikke sikkert mere for Lars. Han er også faldet ned at hovedtrappen. Så vi skal et sted hen uden trapper, så Lars kan komme omkring i kørestolen, når han sidder i den - hvilket han gør mere og mere.
Det vi ser efter, er en handicap/ældre bolig, helst under det plejecenter hvor vi hører til nu, da deres spidskompetence er demens. Det næste halve år bliver en spændende tid.
Vi er ikke begejstret for at skulle flytte, men er sådan det er nødt vil at være.
I'm so sorry to hear this update Conny, life has certainly been difficult for you. Moving can be so disruptive, even at the best of times, so I hope it's not too much for you and Lars. But you're right about needing a safe space for him, and one where you aren't worried about him falling all the time. I hope something becomes available soon and the move is easy.
SvarSletIt's good to see that you are still creating your beautiful cards. Having something to do and look forward to is so important when you're caring for a loved one.
Thinking of you both.
Love,
Beccy xx