The supporter from the carer's assessment centre came yesterday to talk to me. He wanted to do an assessment on me. Very nice man, pleasant, and laughed a lot (that help's)
There was no wringing of hand's from me, no tear's, no, I cannot carry on anymore. Because what was the point ? I will carry on.
He went over the 24 hour care I give Ron from hour to hour.
From what I explained to him, he understood, I want a buddy for Ron, a pal. Someone to talk man talk, someone to take Ron for a haircut, a sauna - anything Ron want's. Without a women - ladies, men need their space also. But, I also need a break, if only to watch a film in the afternoon, without getting up to toilet Ron. Also, it would give us something else to discuss, like how was your day ? afternoon, whatever.
Anyway, he told me 12 hour's of careing is possible, is that about right ?
And, Ron need's a buddy more than a carer. But a buddy that can do other thing's. Like take Ron to a swimming pool, if only Ron could get in and swim a little, I know it would make him happy.
I am still not sure what the carers can provide, and what are we entitled to ?
He, the carer person is coming again next Thursday. Does he go away and discuss his finding's with a superior?
Anyone else know?
Another thing, he kept talking about £200 due to me, I was not listening, I was more interested in Ron, he was restless.
Can anyone, in plain language tell me what it is all about ?
Please do not give me a web page to look at, I cannot look at another one, I want plain speaking. Your experience will be enough. It is not about money, it does help. But I want to have choice, our choice for whatever path we take. After all, it is our life, more to the point, Ron's.
Many thanks to you all
Barb & Ron X
There was no wringing of hand's from me, no tear's, no, I cannot carry on anymore. Because what was the point ? I will carry on.
He went over the 24 hour care I give Ron from hour to hour.
From what I explained to him, he understood, I want a buddy for Ron, a pal. Someone to talk man talk, someone to take Ron for a haircut, a sauna - anything Ron want's. Without a women - ladies, men need their space also. But, I also need a break, if only to watch a film in the afternoon, without getting up to toilet Ron. Also, it would give us something else to discuss, like how was your day ? afternoon, whatever.
Anyway, he told me 12 hour's of careing is possible, is that about right ?
And, Ron need's a buddy more than a carer. But a buddy that can do other thing's. Like take Ron to a swimming pool, if only Ron could get in and swim a little, I know it would make him happy.
I am still not sure what the carers can provide, and what are we entitled to ?
He, the carer person is coming again next Thursday. Does he go away and discuss his finding's with a superior?
Anyone else know?
Another thing, he kept talking about £200 due to me, I was not listening, I was more interested in Ron, he was restless.
Can anyone, in plain language tell me what it is all about ?
Please do not give me a web page to look at, I cannot look at another one, I want plain speaking. Your experience will be enough. It is not about money, it does help. But I want to have choice, our choice for whatever path we take. After all, it is our life, more to the point, Ron's.
Many thanks to you all
Barb & Ron X