@outlander @MDT 

Hang in there! Yes it is hard and some moments more than others but this too will pass. That is what i remind myself when I have had "enough".

I also use the trick to count my blessings, 3 at a time and try to find 3 new ones when I feel down.

I also remind myself of the things I can still do while at home (loads of that) and I discover the close neighbourhood in random walks. Things i notice that I never saw before when I have nowhere to go!

Outlander, any chance you can ask for help and some respite. It sounds like a valid reason and DHS may have some options. Enquiring is also a way to reach out I guess.

And yes I am better at this lockdown than last year's big long winter one in Melbourne. I feel for you Sydney and NSW and sure hope it soon improves, however lengthy it feels, the alternative is too dreadful.

Let me offer you a gift from the internet. We can't enter utube link but may I suggest to enter "blooming flower timelapse" in utube and see where that will get you. Some have great music arrangements too.

Outlander, your person with dementia may like it too, it is said to be very therapeutic and could be a quiet thing to both enjoy.

I would love to know how that go. Some of my favourite videos show Dahlias and spring fruit tree blooms.  Happy bursts of pure joy.

Take care