The long goodbye
(No it’s not about death, nor is it a fictional thriller) Carers are more than friends, but not quite family,
Author: Mike Nevin
I decided to write about the funny side of being cared for. I am a full time wheelchair user with daily carers. It's my experiences with my carers that inspired this blog.
A walk in the dark
Have you ever been wheeled along with your eyes closed? Perhaps on a hospital trip, or have a childhood memory
Mistakes, I’ve made a few
“I was wrong.” As Mary said this, I tried not to look surprised, but I was. It’s not something she
Music, barking dogs and dancing lizards
Where else could you see someone dancing with a lizard? It’s not something I’ve ever seen before and I watch
A Shocking Trip
Lying on the bed in an anti-room of the neurosciences ward, I’d felt some trepidation. Electricity and I have never
Who said it’s grim up north
I remember as a child my image of the North was dark and cold, which was strange considering my Mum
Our time in Creech St Michael
(This is the continuation of our autobiography) See part 1 of our autobiography We lived in Creech St Michael between
Young and old
Over the years I have had carers as young as 17 and some into their 60s. You would have thought
Home is where the heart is (Update)
We all know the expression, “Home is where the heart is.” It expresses the idea that home is not a
We want one with a bigger bottom next time
“We want one with a bigger bottom next time.” As I said it, I realised it could be taken the
Fair weather
A year ago, Mary was in Sheffield, I was in Popham Court Nursing home on respite. The weather was scorching
Memory
(Not about health) When you spend a lot of time in bed, you get a lot of thinking time. My
Slip, slide or stick
Last week I was taking bets on whether I would sink or swim at Wellington swimming pool. Today I was
A busy day
“It’s only a dribble.” Said one of my carers returning from the kitchen. “What is?” I was curious. “The tap.”
Consequences
Didn’t there used to be a game called consequences? Not sure I ever played it, I’m not really into board
I’m singing in the rain
“Oh no, I’ve given you another excuse to sing.” This said by one of my carers, after she inadvertently mentioned
Climb every mountain
“It’s a very steep hill.” Mary is very fit and yet finds the climb to Cleve Spa hard going, especially
Lovely day
As I sit in the conservatory at Cleve Spa Coffee shop, the tune playing in the main area is “Lovely
Me and my big mouth
I think you could say I am direct, blunt, in your face, a ‘say it as it is’ type of
Sink or swim
I am taking bets now, ready for Friday. Will I sink or swim? If you have read my blogs then
