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Articles from the 'The Inadvertent Carer' Category

Looking after elderly parents and in-laws in poor health

Sunday

Sunday

Sunday A trip to Father-in-Law was necessary today and a toolkit was required. I had to attend to some of the worst...

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Saturday

Saturday

Saturday The Home was peaceful when I arrived. The residents had just had lunch and half the day shift were having...

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Friday

Friday

Friday Most days when Mum's nearing the top of her Sleepy/Active cycle you can listen to her talk for ages and leave...

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Thursday

Thursday

Thursday A slightly late visit to The Home today. I had been keeping The Dog company while Lesley covered another...

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Wednesday

Wednesday

Wednesday Gina was in her office by the front door as I signed in at The Home this afternoon. I haven't seen her for a...

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Tuesday

Tuesday

Tuesday The Manager greeted me as I was signing in at The Home this afternoon. He tells me that the storm damage above...

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Monday

Monday

Monday I got asked the other day whether it was difficult seeing Mum when she's totally unresponsive. To be perfectly...

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Sunday

Sunday

Sunday A day of reflection and recovery today. A year ago today, my mate Bill got married. I was supposed to be at the...

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Saturday

Saturday

Saturday Started the day with a team trip to Father-in-Law's. Being a Saturday I pick an alternative route that's...

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