The Garden Fence - proper Old Style support and chat!

silver-oldie, this is exactly why to post on here. You will find everyone will give you support.

softstuff I hope you can get the Dr to go see your mum today.

Maratha -- someone must have pulled the plug out! Maybe Hester is between locks? Don't know much about canal barges.

Silveroldie, on a more practical note, if you haven't already, ask Social Services for an assessment of BOTH your needs and DH. There is support available. There may also be a dementia support group or activities in your area. Just having another person to talk to one to one who is going through the same as you will help. Without giving too much away, perhaps you could tell us roughly which area you live in, someone here will know what's available in your region!

Silveroldie, I'll echo what everyone else has said, when you feel like you're alone or even if you're doing fine and just fancy visiting with a few gorgeous nutters, here is the place to be. It's the most supportive bunch around.

For those who worry about mentioning things, for fear someone else has it worse than them, don't. Most of us here are aware that sometimes we cope really well when something massive hits, but then something small can be the straw that breaks the camels back.

Hester, too much rocking the boat last night ran you aground??

Good news here I think. A brief call to mum, I was stern, she still hasn't seen a doc. I told her I'd sort it. Got on the phone to the docs eventually from here, schmoozed a fellow medical receptionist, she's got an appointment today. The lady she has an appointment with has a comprehensive set of notes too in advance. As for speaking to her GP, I've arranged a telephone appointment with him, a little over a week from now and we'll have a chat. Oh, and I arranged a friend to escort her to the docs, in case she .... is not able. *phew* After that we went out for a low carb burger and well earned rest. I feel like that's the progress we need for now. Obviously we'll see what the appointment brings, then we'll work from there. I'll discuss with the GP further social services details. Turns out, according to her friend, social services have been to mum. They must either have caught her on a good day, or been oblivious though... anyhoo, onwards and er... onwards.

Thank you all again xxx
Bedtime for me (I've eaten finally, now I'll try for sleep too)

softstuff glad you have made a start on sorting your mum. I hope you are feeling better yourself.

Can I ask a question? I'm really struggling with "Henrietta" "Henry's" sister. It's not like there is anything wrong with her I am sure she will last for years.

I have been thinking about getting one of these modern stick vacuums. I have looked at them and have narrowed it down to two the Shark and three different models of Dyson, the smaller Dyson is on Sale at the moment as is the shark. The biggest Dyson is very expensive.

Has anyone else got a stick Vacuum?