So after a false start last week, the hospital indicated that they might be happy for mum to go home as early as today. They’d hoped for last Friday, but then the Consultant Psychiatrist decided he wanted her in for a few more days (we’re not sure why). Her house is ready for her - handles/railings fitted, personal alarm installed, toilet frames, gas cooker ‘blocked’. And we’ve been assured a full care package of four visits a day is in place, at least initially.
But I’m still so nervous at the thought of her being home and ‘fending for herself’ outside of those 4 care visits each day! I think the fact that I’m 400 miles away isn‘t helping, I have to sort of let it all unfurl at a distance. And I know we have to give this a go - we owe it to her to see if she’ll be ok at home, and she’s so very desperate to get back to her cat, sofa and tv!
Anyway, time will tell - and whatever happens, we’ll deal with it. Worst case (hopefully) is we quickly realise it’s not working out and we have to move fast with a care home. Best case - she could be absolutely fine! And that once she’s out of hospital her symptoms settle nicely. I suspect it’ll be somewhere between the two ;-)
You all have your own worries to keep you occupied, but if you have a spare few seconds to send good luck vibes our way, it’d be much appreciated! Thanks.
But I’m still so nervous at the thought of her being home and ‘fending for herself’ outside of those 4 care visits each day! I think the fact that I’m 400 miles away isn‘t helping, I have to sort of let it all unfurl at a distance. And I know we have to give this a go - we owe it to her to see if she’ll be ok at home, and she’s so very desperate to get back to her cat, sofa and tv!
Anyway, time will tell - and whatever happens, we’ll deal with it. Worst case (hopefully) is we quickly realise it’s not working out and we have to move fast with a care home. Best case - she could be absolutely fine! And that once she’s out of hospital her symptoms settle nicely. I suspect it’ll be somewhere between the two ;-)
You all have your own worries to keep you occupied, but if you have a spare few seconds to send good luck vibes our way, it’d be much appreciated! Thanks.