I find that when the switch goes off if I sing the question it nearly always gets a response. I go with well known tunes and melodies, even nursery rhymes. People may think you are a lunatic, but stuff them if I make contact and get a response (shut it is a good one). No harm to try anything with the one you love.
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Getting through the barrier
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I was just going to post a similar comment.
When my husband " freezes " I can get him walking again by singing a "marching " tune.Present favourites are the Toreadors march from Carmen and the dads' army theme. He struts along happily !! I don't care if anyone thinks it odd - it makes us smile and it works !!
love, Jean x
Well done! I used to do left,right, left, right, and that worked too! Whatever works is the right thing!
Marie x
Great idea. Will try today. It would be wonderful if it works for him. He gets so frustrated. Thanks!!!!
in reply to Dicampbell
The Grand old Duke of York is a good one, usually works for us!
I did try singing!!!! LOL - We are back to taking a deep breath and counting!!! LOL
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