Maureen woke up this morning clearly thinking I was her dad. This is not something new and I no longer find it upsetting. The important thing is that she feels safe in my company; irrespective of who she thinks I am.
It’s Maureen’s sisters birthday today and I have flagged up the possibility of visiting her in Nottingham tomorrow. Maureen has now warmed to the idea and I had already provisionally arranged for our man to be here in the morning to drive us south. Having a ‘chauffeur’ opens up new possibilities for us and 2017 needs to become a time for thinking outside the box to avoid the dreaded ‘Prescribed Disengagement’ approach to dementia. Mind Maps by George Huba outline the stark choices for someone with dementia.
Dementia: Sharing The Good Times 
I think you should buy a chauffeur’s hat to wear. Hat on you become the chauffeur, hat off you become you! I hope you have a good trip
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You need to buy a chauffeur’s hat. Hat on you are the driver, hat off you are you. Have a great trip
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I am no longer the chauffeur Di: our man is younger and has a Volvo. Have graduated to being a back seat driver and holder of hands.
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I love the idea of no box 🙂
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There is no box Susan it’s simply AMAZING just like you!
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