mistletoe farmingHappy Christmas Cabal! I am enjoying being among people but it’s making me very ill. They just talk and talk....why do people talk so much? Any tips on dealing with old people? I’m already exhausted and have the whole day with my nan. Talking is becoming like a compulsion, she can’t stop she just goes a bit quieter at times. I only saw her for an hour and she told me the same story three times plus an in depth tale of mistletoe farming (?).
She can’t hear the questionsmistletoe farmingi would just ask a question like "what dic you do at xmas as a child"(or anything)and zone out while they reply at length!
Ooh that sounds tricky. I love old people, but I know it’s not always easy. Even though communication might be hard, are there ways you can have a laugh/banter together?She can’t hear the questions
I’m so sorry to hear that Hotes. You must be exhausted xI suspect it’s dementia related and I’m not even really required to smile or nod along. However everyone else has worn me out talking “at me” for the past few days.
I love that you’re looking up ideas. You need those liedowns, you’ve got to conserve your energy. I was just talking to someone else about this, how it’s so hard not having your usual perks of being an extrovert.Yes, I have tried to google ideas, distraction or redirection, so either “do you want a drink” or “what time is X on, have a look at the TV guide” I think I will need one or two”timeout” liedowns. I’ve added extra data to my phone.
I am or I was an extrovert so this sort of thing wouldn’t have bothered me, I’d be up and down, on the phone, going through cupboards looking for old photos, tidying and having a few wines. It’s really hard not having any of that!
I feel so bad but this made me laugh out loud! There’s always a Brenda. Oh she knows what’s she’s done.Honestly I don't know why she's even still friends with Brenda, she sounds like a mare
It was a Bunty in my gran's case, thank you for sparking a lovely memory @HotesTilaire and @traumatised sideboardI feel so bad but this made me laugh out loud! There’s always a Brenda. Oh she knows what’s she’s done.
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