Monday An inauspicious start to the day today. Lesley's dad's carer called. If everything is fine then they may send a...
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Articles from the 'The Inadvertent Carer' CategoryLooking after elderly parents and in-laws in poor health
Sunday
Sunday I had a hunch that Mum might be waking up today. Her last Active phase had been strangely short - barely two...
Saturday
Saturday Another trip for Lesley to her dad's today. Mum had started a Sleepy phase yesterday so I wouldn't be...
Friday
Friday "I'm half expecting Mum to be asleep when I get there today. I shouldn't be long." I knew there was going to be...
Thursday
Thursday Mum had had quite a long Sleepy phase last time round her Sleepy/Active cycle. Instead of the usual couple of...
Wednesday
Wednesday Lesley's dad was already up and dressed when his carer arrived this morning. It gave him the opportunity to...
Tuesday
Tuesday Lesley was with her dad again today. His new glasses were ready for collection. He'd been getting on OK with...
Monday
Monday The day started badly. The carer due to visit Lesley's dad was sick and wouldn't be going. The vomiting bug...
Sunday
Sunday A day without a visit to either parent. We did keep an eye on Lesley's dad on the webcam though. He didn't seem...