They receive a stable schedule and routine that they could not provide for themselves.
Mom asks daily for the day of the week and the period of time she has been at AG. It frustrates her greatly. Especially being someone that was so driven by time her whole life. Some patients are just fine with the routine, that is enough for them. Others need something more to help stabilize them, help them feel more in control of their surroundings. Having this clock that also shows the day and date allows Mom to make use of her calender. The calender becomes meaningful and not some
daunting task. It has already made a difference. Even though it doesn't magically solve her memory issues, she looks at the calender many times a day, she feels more in control and more connected to the real world. According to research it will take about 3-5 weeks for this feeling to really set in and hopefully make her feel less anxiety and depression.
So simple. So useful.
I was surprised how expensive these clocks can get ($150-$300). I finally found one on amazon, 50 buckaroos. If you wanted blue or green LED it was more expensive. I went for the red. 12" long and it is the smallest one. Ben's comment, "It looks like a score board." He's right, it does.
The rest of my world is moving along. I have been pretty lazy since school ended. I am totally fine with that fact. I needed it. To just do nothing, take naps, watch TV is the most amazing feeling. I am feeling like I can finally be productive again this week. Actually, the first week I was pretty busy. Which takes away any guilty feelings I had left about being lazy lately.
And, of course, dealing with Mom's house is looming. Ugh. I'll think about that again tomorrow. Shake it off, shake it off.
Actually, it will be just fine. I WILL NOT STRESS ABOUT IT. It will get done eventually.
Happy Monday. NAH NAH NUH BOO BOO! YOU'RE AT WORK ANNNND I AM NOTTTT! MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA!
