(((Ann))), I do hope that everything went smoothly today and you are now resting comfortably. I do get a 'bee in my bonnet' about patients not being given full information regarding a procedure and aftercare - not least because I do not believe someone can give 'informed consent' without it! I remember when I had a foot procedure, I was told by one person that I would need 2 weeks off work, someone else said 48 hours. . .
I am very glad that Mr Mac will be working more 'normal' shifts, that will be better for all of you. Here's hoping that,because this still comes under the LA remit, he will be able to move over quite soon.
I am also glad that MIL is now back on the EMH ward - not least because of the more flexible visiting. However, that doesn't mean that you - Ann - should worry about visiting for the time being! Please use the time to rest up as much as you can, you have a lot of catching up to do
Apparently Mum had a great time while out for afternoon tea yesterday. She refused sandwiches and got stuck straight into the cakes (guess who I take after?
). She also enjoys her hot chocolate with cream when we got out,we usually share a piece of cake, the moor gooey the better.
When I was looking for some sheets in Mum's airing cupboard I found a little vest-top with a built in bra. I have suggested that she tries that for the moment as doing up her bra (even a front-loader) is so difficult with her wrist in plaster. I do have some crop-top type bras that I had to use after my op but I think they would be rather too big for her (that's the result of those cakes I mentioned!
). There is certainly no point in trying to pay for carers to go in as Mum is up and dressed by 6am!
Speaking of carers, I did a short letter for the complaining care agency.
"Dear Madam,
I am the daughter of
my mum, who is a close friend of ‘D’ who lives in flat
a. I believe you have had some concerns with Mum being present when D is receiving personal care? Mum is aware that she should leave the room when personal care is being delivered. However, I’m afraid that she does sometimes forget. I’m sure you, as trained professionals, understand that this is symptomatic of the dementia from which she suffers. She is very happy to be reminded when necessary.
Another concern is of your staff being expected to put Mum’s evening meal in the microwave along with D’s so that they can eat together. I do understand that this is not what the carers are paid to do. Unfortunately, I am at a loss to know what to suggest in order to enable two vulnerable elderly ladies to enjoy eating their meals together. I am open to your suggestions of a safe solution to this problem.
Yours"
Let's see what that brings.