Although there has been a heat wave, we have yet to pack away our duvet and I am still wearing a t-shirt in bed. However, PWD is being put to bed in the care home without pajamas (just his vest and continence pads), with just a sheet (no duvet) over him (not tucked in). The lower sheet is not fitted, so I often find his bare feet on the plastic mattress.
When I arrived at 8.30 pm he complained that he was shivering, having only returned from hospital with a chest infection a few days ago.
I have explained to the care home staff on numerous occasions that he likes to be warm, tucked up tight - 'snug as a bug' was what he would say at home, and should at least be wearing a pyramid top.
The staff always say 'it was hot' or 'we have to be careful that he doesn't dehydrate' - but it seems that their strategy is to keep him cold, rather than ensuring that he has plenty of fluids.
Care home manager has made it clear she does not appreciate written complaints, and asked me to speak to staff at the time - but the message never seems to get passed on between teams.
When I arrived at 8.30 pm he complained that he was shivering, having only returned from hospital with a chest infection a few days ago.
I have explained to the care home staff on numerous occasions that he likes to be warm, tucked up tight - 'snug as a bug' was what he would say at home, and should at least be wearing a pyramid top.
The staff always say 'it was hot' or 'we have to be careful that he doesn't dehydrate' - but it seems that their strategy is to keep him cold, rather than ensuring that he has plenty of fluids.
Care home manager has made it clear she does not appreciate written complaints, and asked me to speak to staff at the time - but the message never seems to get passed on between teams.