The Tractor Twitcher Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 Sorry to hear that David, I know of someone with Parkison's who is just the same, however he is now in a care home and he likes it a lot more. Its also taken a lot of stress away from the family, a situation you probably know a lot about. Thanks for your kind thoughts Patrick. Very soon when the time comes and the decision has to be made i'm sure it will be the right thing to do for both my Gran's health and welfare and also relieve some of the concern and tensions between my Dad, Aunty and Uncle. my grandma has Alzheimer's, so i can fully empathise with you David, my best wishes to you and your family. Thanks for your kind words of support Alex, appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leakeyvale Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Do not be too despondent about care homes, David. My cousins own and run a care home here in the south and all the residents suffer from dementia. I have visited this home and the care is wonderful. Peter insists that it is their home and their dignity should be preserved. While I was there a lady came to us as she had lost her way to one of the lounges. Peter put his arm around her shoulders, gave her a hug (everyone likes a hug) and gently pointed her in the right direction with "go straight down the corridor and just before you walk into the wall turn left!" Lady went off chuckling with the comment "You are a card, Peter." In order to reduce confusion he colour-coded the building. In one wing the ground floor corridors have blue walls, upper floor has yellow walls; Bedrooms have green door frames, bathrooms have blue frames and public rooms have white ones. Christmas time there is a party for all the residents and their families and on Christmas Day family members are welcome to come for dinner too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 Do not be too despondent about care homes, David. My cousins own and run a care home here in the south and all the residents suffer from dementia. I have visited this home and the care is wonderful. Peter insists that it is their home and their dignity should be preserved. While I was there a lady came to us as she had lost her way to one of the lounges. Peter put his arm around her shoulders, gave her a hug (everyone likes a hug) and gently pointed her in the right direction with "go straight down the corridor and just before you walk into the wall turn left!" Lady went off chuckling with the comment "You are a card, Peter." In order to reduce confusion he colour-coded the building. In one wing the ground floor corridors have blue walls, upper floor has yellow walls; Bedrooms have green door frames, bathrooms have blue frames and public rooms have white ones. Christmas time there is a party for all the residents and their families and on Christmas Day family members are welcome to come for dinner too. Thank you for your very comforting and reassuring words Sue with regards to your Cousin's care home, it sounds like a wonderful place. For the moment unless circumstances change Gran will be spending Christmas up at my Aunty's and then a decision will be made regards re-homing her in the new year. I certainly believe it will be the right thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorbob Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 fella who does milking for us in in hospital ..suspected stroke(face on one side dropped).. hope he is ok . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMF Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 leaving one of my friend at terminal 3 of manchester airport, so she can fly home to Canada to spend Christmas with her family. walking away was one of the hardest thing's i've had to do in a long time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Because you were drunk I take it Or did you have Davids snow shoes on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 The hundreds of fags he had stuffed down his trousers?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Be honest Tris... You'd tied his shoelaces together hadn't you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Don't let Alex's new hair cut and designer stubble fool you, Mark. Alas he isn't as old as you think, them shoes is velcro! :D Poor Alex. We gents are up with the bird song, taking the preverbial out of young Alex while he lays there fast asleep . . . . . . . . in his cot. . . . with his nunights blanket. . . . :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Too funny..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMF Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 cheers guys. feeling the love! it's testament to how tired i am that i am unable to think of something funny to say in reply.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I'll await said reply though, Alex. It's sure to be a decent one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Yeah don't leave it too long fluffy face... we are all in suspense over here... oh wait... this pm just in from Alex... ZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMF Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Because you were drunk I take it Or did you have Davids snow shoes on ? you wouldn't be advocating drink driving now would you marky? Don't make me tell Mrs F about your latest plans to spend loads of money on a whim! i mean become a farmer! The hundreds of fags he had stuffed down his trousers?! I've sort of given up thank you very much! didn't even ask for a sleeve from duty free! Be honest Tris... You'd tied his shoelaces together hadn't you so that's who that little man was running around at my feet...? i thought it was Dobby the house elf, from harry potter, asked for his autograph and all he said was "pwwwttthhhhhhhh" Don't let Alex's new hair cut and designer stubble fool you, Mark. Alas he isn't as old as you think, them shoes is velcro! :D Poor Alex. We gents are up with the bird song, taking the preverbial out of young Alex while he lays there fast asleep . . . . . . . . in his cot. . . . with his nunights blanket. . . . :D them shoes are not velcro!...they're slip ons :'( . i think you are using the word "gents" rather loosely there Trissle... also re the Cot comment, we both know you're the only one short enough to fit into one of those! or did you forget to take your platform shoes off?! oh and about the blanket, you promised you wouldn't tell anyone! wouldn't be so funny if i told everyone you listened to the harry potter audio tapes as narrated by steven fry to fall asleep to, would it trissle? forgive me, my fingers slipped on my keyboard... only took me an afternoon nap and a jar of cow and gate babyfood to reply.... hope it meets expectations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 It exceeds! Although there is a white lie in there, isn't there Alex. . . You're not on solids yet! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMF Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 It exceeds! Although there is a white lie in there, isn't there Alex. . . You're not on solids yet! :D only thing i eat comes in pint glasses mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdeere6910 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 My granma's husband died in hospital of liver problems. If thats not bad enough hes the 8th person I have known to die in 18 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexMF Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 My granma's husband died in hospital of liver problems. If thats not bad enough hes the 8th person I have known to die in 18 months so sorry for your loss my sincere condolences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdeere6910 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 so sorry for your loss my sincere condolences Cheers Alex, it was progressive so we knew it was inevitable in a way but still sad no matter what way it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Same here Patrick... I'd like to offer my sincerest condolences to you and yours as well... why is it always so close to Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 My granma's husband died in hospital of liver problems. If thats not bad enough hes the 8th person I have known to die in 18 months Really sorry to here that Patrick, my sincerest condolencies to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdeere6910 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Thanks everbody for your kind words, Im glad to say I have some very understanding mates at times like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakescot Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Thanks everbody for your kind words, Im glad to say I have some very understanding mates at times like this. sorry to hear this Pat.......I know what its like being near xmas etc.............you never forget, it does get easier to bear,time is a great healer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 sorry to hear that patrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 A great shame and tough 18 months by the sound if it Patrick. I hope the new year offers up more to celebrate for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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