Wednesday, January 29, 2015
Needed to take both computers to the shop. Needed help doing it because of the ice. So, I recruited Rob. But before I left, I told mom we were going to the store and would be right back. Here’s how it went:
Mom, Rob and I are going to the store. We’ll be right back.
Be sure to wear your coat and your shoes.
I will. Now, do you remember that we are going to the store.
Yes. Just put on a hat.
We’ll be right back. Can you remember that? We’re both going to the store.
OK.
Here’s how the return went:
Where were you? No one was here. I was looking all over.
What did I say when we left? I told you we were going to the store.
Oh yeah.
Of course, mom did not remember a thing. But both computers are fine. Still having a problem with one client who says that my Ppt is not current and I need to work on a PC to be given the next job. And I have two Apple products. Never ends. We’ll see if I can hold on to this long-time client. Here’s hoping!
thecaregiversdiary 
Perhaps it would work if you wrote it down for Mom the next time you go out. Introduce her to her own diary book and have her reference it many times so that she gets used to going to the book for reference. With dementia, certain “tricks” of the trade will work one day and then not the next. Consistency is the name of the game with dementia so the diary book might be worth a try. Like the timer for the bathroom I suggested. You will have to be persistent and keep at it in order for it to work…or you might just luck out the first time you introduce it and she will take hold of the idea.
We do have a chalkboard in the kitchen and write notes on it regularly. And now I am going out again. I told her I would write her a note. This sometimes works. It’s a crap shoot! But thank you for your ideas. We will try anything.