What to do in boston / carehome.

[Mymum87]

Something to do in boston.

I'm going to see my mum. Who in a home. I have not seen her for many years. She has dementia. I think early on set . I know she walks with a frame. But I think she has a wheel chair for if she leaves the home.

I'm wondering if there's anything I could do with her whilst I'm there. I don't drive so we are a bit restricted.

Also anything me and dd could do whilst we are there . Dd is 14

Also if for some reason I can't take her out of the home. Any suggestions of what we could do or even talk about in the home.

Boston, Mass?
or Boston, Lincolnshire?

Be prepared for her not to want to go out. In dementia they sometimes want to be in recognisable places. MiL went from nowhere but the house & garden to her bedroom and the toilet with months.

Sorry Lincolnshire

Yeah I know. That's partly why I was wondering what tlwe could do in the care home. Could I take anything etc

Ive Not been there for years but from memory there’s not a lot. It’s a market town.
I’d do as @GettingStuffed suggests visit your mum, maybe take a cake or some nice biscuits. It’ll be easier with her in familiar surroundings and you won’t have to negotiate streets with a wheelchair.

You could take a family photo album if you have one. or something she particularly liked maybe, a magazine, gardening magazine as they have lots of photos?

Ask the care home staff. Will she recognise you, do you think?

I don't know if she will . Will have to take that as it comes.

Most people enjoy a walk around a garden centre. Is there one nearby preferably with a cafe?

If appropriate given that you've not seen her in a long time, could you take photos of when you were younger, holidays together etc. Something to reminis over.

Perhaps just a walk around the gardens? I presume there will be gardens.

I may be able to find a couple of photos on my phone. I was thinking things from a long time ago nay be a good idea. Maybe a chat about my childhood home neighbour hood etc .

Go to Skegness for fish and chips.