Thread:CaerndyKM/@comment-27443319-20161013193256/@comment-27443319-20161025091316

Hi Sue,

Thank you so much for taking time to let us know how you are getting along. I know from experience how sad the journey into dementia can be for loved ones and how confusing it must be for the sufferer. It is distressing to see their personalities change and memories fade. You are helping her as much as you can by keeping her close in familiar surroundings. It is sad that her companion Coco had come to the end of her days, but you say that she has accepted it. Don't be surprised if she asks for her again in the future as dementia deepens, or even accuses you of strange things. It is a very distressing disease for everyone.

So sorry to hear about Grace but I am sure that she had a very happy and long life with you on the farm. It is very hard to lose a companion both for you, Monty and Caerndy.

A 5.5 tonne digger, my soon to be 2year old grandson would be so impressed. He is obsessed with construction vehicles at present as my daughter has just moved to south Cambridgeshire and he sees them working near their house. I assume it is like riding a bicycle or swimming, once you have acquired the skill, muscle memory kicks in, even if you haven't done it for a while. Take it slowly at first 😬😁😊 and you will be fine.

Hope your new venture goes well and keep in touch to let us know how you all are when you get some time. 💕🐢