And another glorious dawn breaks over the village. They are beginning to all look the same, but at least we have a dawn and not just grey clouds.
Had some unwanted excitement this afternoon Mr. Swiss decided to go to the kitchen and managed to fall and when he falls he cannot get up again, something like my problem. However the group that helps me to care for Mr. Swiss have a system. You pay for it, but not so much as for the hospital rescue. It was almost installed today. I have direct radio contact and just press a button I have on a strap on my wrist. I tell them what has happened and within about 15 min someone arrives to help. Mr. Swiss was back on his feet and everything under control. Tomorrow the carpenter arrives and fits up a box in the letter box for night emergencies with a key to our appartment so that they enter if we are not able to open the door. What could be bettr.
In the meanwhile we had some interesting clouds above this afternoon.
I had a nice variety of birds outside all in and around the bird house: a robin, tit and a sparrow to add some colour to it all.
I had a lovely female blackbird with some nice colouring. It is only the males that are really black with their yellow beaks.
I am now off for the evening to relax before my night of drama and terror with Mr. Swiss. How a person can change in old age is really bad I must say.
Chronicles of an Anglo Swiss 
That is a good system. I’m glad Mr. Swiss decided to get up and about but very sorry he fell. 😦
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He was being very careless
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Not good… 😦
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While I enjoy your photos and posts very much, I’m sorry to read about your husband’s unfortunate tumble. It’s great that you are developing a system of good support and apparently he didn’t break any bones or get injured in the fall. Will he agree to always use a walker? I know there’s an emotional adjustment that he must be experiencing and sometimes men do not want to accept their new limitations. And I’m sure this is terrifying for you. Is it possible for an over night nurse or carer to be arranged? Just thinking out loud here. I’m sure you can’t be getting peaceful sleep, and your own quality of life is being affected. Wishing more improvements for you both.
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My husband can only walk with a walker, there will be a meeting next week to decide on further steps
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You are learning so much so quickly. I agree with you on how a person can change so much in old age–you just never know. I’m glad the birds come to visit each morning. What a bright spot they are.
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Things are very difficult at the moment
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I am so sorry. I hope things get better after the meeting with the doctor/caregivers. It must be hard for Mr Swiss to lose so much mobility, though.
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So sorry Pat that he fell and I do hope he wasn’t hurt. Emergency button and access is a great idea. Take care of yourself. I can imagine how exhausting it must be for you. If not physically than mentally.
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he had a few scrapes but nothing serious. It is always a worry with older people, including me, that you can fall.
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A fall is a serious problem at any age. Be careful.
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Jessica and I have a similar system here. A button each that goes to our Aged Care agency and our keys are in a locked box in the porch.
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Today the carpenter organised the locked box in our letter box and now we are all set up.
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That’s great. We have never needed it yet but it is such a comfort to have it.
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You are heading towards some major decisions. Be strong and rational as you can . Love Cathy
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My decisions are made, but putting them into operation is not so easy.
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You have some really great services available. I’m impressed!
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I am learning more and more about what is available.
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Fifteen minutes is a long time when someone is stranded like that. It is difficult to read about. I have known a few people who try to continue with normal behavior as their mobility becomes compromised, and am currently contending with someone in such a situation, but who is not yet elderly. I find that I get angry about it, as if he should know better than to get into such situations. Then, of course, I feel guilty about getting angry.
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