Archive for October, 2011

So, I bought Wayne a small CD/radio player. Took a Jeff Foxworthy CD and a Beach Boys – did he ever enjoy the music and humor.

For several years before Wayne was admitted he no longer enjoyed the “noise” of music but appears to now.

I arrived at noon to hear that he wouldn’t eat lunch so I got him up and he ate lunch!*&!

Anyway, we had a nice time wandering around but I sensed an underlying restlessness or discomfort.

Back at his room, he lay down to nap and I sat beside him doing paperwork.

After about a half hour he leaned up on his elbow, a familiar, sweet pose I used to love. “I’m quitting this place.”

Not sure what to say, I tried to distract him and asked if he had a nice nap. He smiled sweetly and said he did and proceeded to discuss his “quitting”. Asked him what was going on – - – “They come in here and steal things, like food.” After much discussion, he felt they stole everything not nailed down. Pointed out the lock on his bureau but it didn’t comfort him – it’s not locked but could be.

Angels abound – his afternoon care aide came smiling inot the room asking how we were – he instantly changed to laughing and smiling – she mocked punched him and he returned it! Before he knew, she had his slippers on and he was on his way for a snack. I called her later to tell her how he was hallucinating – they will keep a watchful eye on him tonight.

Slowly, slowly I am losing him.