Last year we took a two week Viking cruise. Steve did great- why? It had all the elements he needed- daily gym, daily enrichment and tours, daily healthy food, and social with people our age and you could see several with impairments. It was relaxing for both of us. I came home and thought he needs the gym, I want to schedule some field trips like to the art museum, zoo, other museums etc. I can be a bore and a boss so have to be creative. I’ve also invited people for dinner and they enjoy it and so does Steve although he has lost his filter and tact which could alienate people.
A neighbor of our picks him up for a weekly class on various subjects and it worked out great but last week, Steve lost his phone then his wallet and it stressed the friend out. I’m hoping he will still pick S up.
And as I write this it is exhausting and I find I need to have my own friend time. Can’t do a cruise all the time and I’m still doing everything so planning enrichment is another thing to do.
And he can not plan. I need to make sure everything is scheduled etc. His desk that used to be organized is now a mess. My life is a cloud with a ray of sunshine- sometimes that’s hard.