I am determined to get mum home from emergency care home place where the staff appear uncaring and not dementia aware. She went because she stopped walking or standing and it was too much for Dad who was getting over norovirus - it is the second time she has needed emergency placement in 6 weeks, in addition to her normal respite in a lovely place.
I think it is best to assume that her walking is not going to get back to where it was a couple of months ago, Dad won't have her in a home permanently so I want to get the best aids I can for him. (I live 150 miles away) The walking is a little better, we checked it out at the care home yesterday (the only comment the nurses and carers could offer was that she needs to learn to walk properly and not run as this is what makes her fall over....!!!!! ????? she has a tiny step shuffle, it's not running, and when did she fall?)
Needless to say the most helpful thing would be a couple of carers to get mum up and get her to bed. Even that is unlikely as Dad fears it will not be convenient for him.
What would anyone suggest? They have a wheelchair, but it doesn't fit in the bathroom. What about a commode? Are there any hoists that would be useful and portable and not too complex to use? I am thinking of one of those electric beds where you can be sat up for the days when she isn't well enough to get up ( we are getting those now)
Any suggestions or experience or advice please please post it as things have really deteriorated.
I think it is best to assume that her walking is not going to get back to where it was a couple of months ago, Dad won't have her in a home permanently so I want to get the best aids I can for him. (I live 150 miles away) The walking is a little better, we checked it out at the care home yesterday (the only comment the nurses and carers could offer was that she needs to learn to walk properly and not run as this is what makes her fall over....!!!!! ????? she has a tiny step shuffle, it's not running, and when did she fall?)
Needless to say the most helpful thing would be a couple of carers to get mum up and get her to bed. Even that is unlikely as Dad fears it will not be convenient for him.
What would anyone suggest? They have a wheelchair, but it doesn't fit in the bathroom. What about a commode? Are there any hoists that would be useful and portable and not too complex to use? I am thinking of one of those electric beds where you can be sat up for the days when she isn't well enough to get up ( we are getting those now)
Any suggestions or experience or advice please please post it as things have really deteriorated.
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