Morning everyone.
I got back from my respite late last night after a long day on the road. My brother and his partner picked up my Dad from the CH earlier in the evening.
I have had a fairly idealized picture of CHs and have voiced this to some degree on here, so I feel knocked sideways to learn that Dad has really gone downhill in the week that I have been away.
His mobility is the main thing to be affected, as it seems that he has been stuck in the wheelchair all the time and not encouraged to exercise. He has not been given the medication as I instructed, so the double incontinence problems are again escalated and as for having had stimulation and activities.......... I'm shocked and disappointed
We now have experienced 3 different CHs for respite and know which was the least worst, but......my opinions on permanent residential care have changed and I wonder how we can proceed in a situation where it looks like a future option. Is there any organization that continues to campaign for the rights of CH patients that is ongoing?
Thanks
Heidi x
I got back from my respite late last night after a long day on the road. My brother and his partner picked up my Dad from the CH earlier in the evening.
I have had a fairly idealized picture of CHs and have voiced this to some degree on here, so I feel knocked sideways to learn that Dad has really gone downhill in the week that I have been away.
His mobility is the main thing to be affected, as it seems that he has been stuck in the wheelchair all the time and not encouraged to exercise. He has not been given the medication as I instructed, so the double incontinence problems are again escalated and as for having had stimulation and activities.......... I'm shocked and disappointed
We now have experienced 3 different CHs for respite and know which was the least worst, but......my opinions on permanent residential care have changed and I wonder how we can proceed in a situation where it looks like a future option. Is there any organization that continues to campaign for the rights of CH patients that is ongoing?
Thanks
Heidi x