I had a good laugh with a friend the other day, as we talked about not
knowing what day it is. Now if she happens to be reading this, she'll be
thinking "Oh no, Elaine's writing about me". Don't worry - your
identity remains secret!
When one doesn't work and is housebound, the days can
run into one another, and on occasion, I must admit, I don't know what day of
the week it is. Apparently I am not alone, as I found others have the same
difficulty, but without the excuse of having Parkinson's and being at home with
no particular schedule. Maybe that's why I write a daily blog; just so I'll
know what day it is! No, I only jest. My wrist watch has the date on it, but
with poor eyesight, I can no longer see the date. Thank goodness the date is a
little larger and clearer on my mobile phone and computer. In a local
retirement home, I noticed in the day room, a large board with the day of the
week, date, month and year clearly displayed. The staff pay attention to change
this board every morning which I'm sure is of great help to the residents.
The hospital I attend have large wall clocks in each ward, but no date. Perhaps if and when they need to replace these clocks, they could purchase something that not only tells the time but the date too. Being hospitalised, and completely thrown out of one's normal routine, understandably one hasn't a clue what day it is, and often without my watch, phone or computer, I am quite lost, especially if it's a long hospital stay.
Some years ago, when my mother was being assessed and finally diagnosed with dementia, one of the questions asked was: "What day is today?" Knowing full well that my mother didn't know the answer, I had to smile at her ingenious answer that she said with a big smile and a humorous lilt to her voice; "It's the day after yesterday and the day before tomorrow!" This didn't fool the psychologist however, as she had heard many a creative answer before, but she did give my mother a big warm smile at her resourcefulness. Zero for getting the answer wrong, but 10 out of 10 for effort!
The hospital I attend have large wall clocks in each ward, but no date. Perhaps if and when they need to replace these clocks, they could purchase something that not only tells the time but the date too. Being hospitalised, and completely thrown out of one's normal routine, understandably one hasn't a clue what day it is, and often without my watch, phone or computer, I am quite lost, especially if it's a long hospital stay.
Some years ago, when my mother was being assessed and finally diagnosed with dementia, one of the questions asked was: "What day is today?" Knowing full well that my mother didn't know the answer, I had to smile at her ingenious answer that she said with a big smile and a humorous lilt to her voice; "It's the day after yesterday and the day before tomorrow!" This didn't fool the psychologist however, as she had heard many a creative answer before, but she did give my mother a big warm smile at her resourcefulness. Zero for getting the answer wrong, but 10 out of 10 for effort!
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