Back to you @Former-Member With regard to you taking time off out of home Is pop safe on his own? Does he go to any seniors activities without you needing to be with him? Are there activities you can do individually but together (can you draw while he does something on his own). How mobile is Pop? Would he join you in going to places together but ones you like - something like a weekly outing where you take it in turns to pick the destination. Darcy
on his better days or days where he isnt struggling himself yes he can be left on his own for a few hours @Former-Member
he also has a mobile and a house phone with my mobile number on speed dial if her ever needs me
he doesnt go to any seniors groups though he does go to his friend house for an hour every second day unless he isnt well and can drive there as its a very short distance so maybe i could use that hour for something instead of trying to get the hosue clean..
he is mobile like he doesnt need a walking frame just yet but probably soon. he is more because he cant bend over, lift anything heavy, has had many surgeries and i nearly lost him 2 years ago and it went wrong so now we have to monitor all those things as well as him having a driving phobia so anywhere thats more than 10 minutes away i need to drive him so pretty much everywhere except his mates house and the little corner shop.
he has a very bad and weak ankle and it has given way quite a few times so i need to monitor him, he can shower himself etc but i need to be around just as a just in case thing.
When Pop is at his friends it is the ideal time for you to do something for yourself and not to feel guilty about it at all. Dare I say b*gger the housework that is YOUR time.
thanks @Former-Member i think itll be a good idea as im a primary carer for my sisters esp during the week so from waking hours until about 4 pm and then some times a sat or sunday so not much of a break, plus i study as well
