Well it's finally here,we are having a discharge meeting tomorrow,mum and I both want her to come home, however I'm not sure quite how practical it will be,given that mum cannot get out of a chair,or walk unaided.
Physio will be attending as will the hospital social worker (the one who thinks mums just a bit confused)along with the ward staff nurse whose been most involved with mums care,and of course myself.
I want to ask for a full support package of 4 visits a day some day care and extra respite ,as mum has deteriorated since the respite was agreed initially.
My concern is that the staff nurse and the physios say and in truth they are right that mum cannot be left alone at all as she believes she's fine and can walk without help or even with her frame,I think they may suggest a care home,but I truly believe mum is not mentally in need of a care home just yet, although I am concerned that it will be difficult especially at night but maybe there will be some other help I can access that I don't know about.
Not really looking for answers although they would be welcome but mostly I'm just trying to put my thoughts in order.
Wish me luck please
Physio will be attending as will the hospital social worker (the one who thinks mums just a bit confused)along with the ward staff nurse whose been most involved with mums care,and of course myself.
I want to ask for a full support package of 4 visits a day some day care and extra respite ,as mum has deteriorated since the respite was agreed initially.
My concern is that the staff nurse and the physios say and in truth they are right that mum cannot be left alone at all as she believes she's fine and can walk without help or even with her frame,I think they may suggest a care home,but I truly believe mum is not mentally in need of a care home just yet, although I am concerned that it will be difficult especially at night but maybe there will be some other help I can access that I don't know about.
Not really looking for answers although they would be welcome but mostly I'm just trying to put my thoughts in order.
Wish me luck please