Kris
Keeping Independent
In the beginning I did not want her to do anything but that was really detrimental to her, she wanted to help and to do things so we do things together.
Finding Calm
Keeping the environment calm is not always possible but I try to manage how I am feeling being calm around her. I try to enter reality and be where she is. I always want her to feel that I am on her side.
Keeping Active
My grandma has always been a bit of a spitfire, she has maintained her physical activity so far. We go for walks around the neighborhood and we also have a physio medal which helps to maintain her physical strength.
Finding Joy
Spending time together really brings both of us joy, we can just lay around together and laugh. It does not matter what we are doing but as long as we are together.
Finding Achievement
I am her biggest cheerleader so i encourage her everyday. She is a superstar so no matter what she does I celebrate her which helps her find a sense of achievement.
Keeping A Sense of Identity
It is really important to me, to provide her with options, she will point at her preferred piece of clothing or what she wants to eat.
