The morning in the small garden began with cutting flowers for the breakfast table. The music and coffee machine were working, and I became a waitress in a lovely Café. The VIP guest today is -- me.
Well, as I put so much effort into renovating this garden, I won't waste any minute I can enjoy it.
Nothing fancy or expensive, the most precious element is always the desire to serve people good food, including myself.
After such a nice breakfast, I was fully charged and switched to the cleaning lady mode. My FIL went to the daycare center, so I cleaned his room completely.
Long story short - his dementia got worse, and we have to adjust a few things to reach a new balance. As he would do some unpleasant things in the kitchen (bringing everything on the shelves to the table, playing with seasonings or dried ingredients, unplugging small devices, hiding all kinds of trash in the random places, etc.), I removed almost everything from the kitchen and turned it into a super clean, tidy, and boring place.
At the same time, we renovated the room next to his bedroom into his exclusive space. It's a bright, simple, and safe room for him to read, write, and enjoy tea time. There is no running water, no stove, oven, no knife, or other dangerous items.
I created the door sign with his name and his job title (before retiring from the German Railway). He was pretty pleased with this small trick; at the same time, it's much easier for us to clean.
We also created a similar sign for his bedroom and called it now a "sleeping car."
Two rooms are next to each other, which created a new vibe for him. After all, his career is an identity he is very proud of. After a few days, he is already very used to staying upstairs.
We also adjusted his meals from three to two - a later brunch and an early supper. Fresh fruits or sweets would be prepared so he can enjoy them in this reading room later in the evening.
It's a learning process for all of us.
I wouldn't put it past you to haul out a fishing pole to the nearest stream! 
