As I reflect back on the last six months I noticed I was getting more and more frustrated at not being able to see more of my Mum and not being able to hold her hand or take her for a walk. I am sure many of us around the world have similar thoughts that Covid has robbed us of so much.
That said, as I continue to try and live in the moment I appreciate the time I have had with Mum albeit brief and distanced. I believe I have seen my Mum half as much as I had anticipated but better than not being able to see her at all.
In addition I am grateful for my Mum slowly recovering from testing positive to Covid. She continues to struggle with tiredness and has lost too much weight but I hope with time her appetite will improve. The long term effects do concern me of course, especially as she becomes more and more fragile but I see that she is well cared for and continues to be happy in her own world.
Roll on the vaccine which I expect Mum to receive imminently. I’m sure there will be a long wait for me. I just hope being able to hold my Mum’s hand again won’t take as long and hope we can find a way to meet safely without a screen dividing us.
Here is to hoping for a happier and healthier 2021.
Living In The Moment With Dementia 
Happy new year. Sending you so much love to you and your Mum. Hope you are able to see more of her once your mum and you have had the vaccine. xxxxx
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