@sunnygardens
Excellent question: why doesn't he do more around here?
Many folks that meet him and only chat for a bit, may not know he has dementia. Physically he is doing well. We exercise together every morning and he strives to walk at least 9,000 steps/day.
It's hard to answer the question regarding why he doesn't do more. I just feel cheated.
The experts may say it's because his brain is working so hard to keep up with the requirements of daily living, that his body has given up most pursuits (except those he's used to doing daily because of our routine).
Here's an example: he has always been the one to operate the tractor with the field mower attachment. He can no longer drive on public roads, but is allowed to operate machinery on private property. Since historically he always mowed, I know next to nothing about this tractor and all its bells and whistles. I don't want to learn, at this stage of the game.
So, I showed him the price tag when I hired a crew to do some field mowing. I doubt this will encourage him to mow more often. I have to practically beg him to help with anything. When I see him outside mowing he seems happy, and doesn't seem anxious about operating machinery, so who knows what the hesitancy is. It's so hard doing probably 90% plus of everything around here. Especially making all the tough decisions by myself.
Well, I'm hanging in there, and appreciate your support! 🤗