The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #115994 Message #2487656
Posted By: maire-aine
07-Nov-08 - 11:43 AM
Thread Name: mentally ill club regulars
Subject: RE: mentally ill club regulars
Wow, this brings back uncomfortable memories. While not exactly mentally ill, my mother began showing symptoms of Alzheimer's, but I continued to bring her to the Sunday night music sessions, so that I could play. Early on, she'd be content to sit with some of the other ladies and just listen to the music. As months went by, she'd become more fidgity and start asking when we were leaving every few minutes. Finally it got to the point that it was just too upsetting for her to leave the house and come to the pub, so we stopped going. But, bless their hearts, the other ladies took special care of her while she did go, so thanks to all of them.
Maryanne