Maureen woke up very early this morning as she felt cold in bed.  I immediately went into action with additional bedding and clothing.  As she settled down in bed again she said: ‘Sorry I’ve been dumped on you’.  I always try to counter such angst with phrases that communicate we are in this together, until death do us part.  On occasions I try to remind Maureen of all the times she has come to my rescue. Unfortunately, she has no recollection how her interventions have kept me alive in body and spirit on many occasions.

I have no idea what it is like to have dementia.  All I know is what it is like for me to be a Care Partner. Having dementia must be your worst nightmare.  To feel that you are a burden to your husband must put such a horror show off the ratings.

Maureen is singing in bed now I can’t quite pick up the tune.  Not sure who to call up on YouTube to cheer her up.   Best let her choose the music for once. Dementia has robbed her of so much – surely I can leave her to pick her own tunes to sing in bed.

It seems as if it might be another ‘duvet day’ as all clothing is uncomfortable or too tight.  Maureen is totally exhausted by trying on one thing after another.  I am hoping that further sleep will give her a break from her toils.  It may be a day where even more TLC is needed and we won’t venture far.