My mum went into a care home just two weeks ago following a stay in hospital. She has not yet experienced normal life in there, she was supposed to spend two weeks in her room but would not comply so they had to give up. I think she is even more unsettled than she might have been as on the one time we have spoken to her on the phone she cried because she didn't know where she was and she was angry that we were not visiting her.
But, even though there are currently no cases of Covid 19 in the home or among staff, I am in two minds about allowing visitors too soon. I'd love to pop in and see mum again but I would not want any residents to be exposed to the virus. I guess it's a waiting game.
We have not even been to the home to choose it, only dropped things off at the door, we have not met the staff, had a tour, gone through a care plan, sorted out contracts etc other than in limited phone calls. So I would be happy just to have a meeting with the manager to find out more about how the home is run.
My mum went into a care home just two weeks ago following a stay in hospital. She has not yet experienced normal life in there, she was supposed to spend two weeks in her room but would not comply so they had to give up. I think she is even more unsettled than she might have been as on the one time we have spoken to her on the phone she cried because she didn't know where she was and she was angry that we were not visiting her.
But, even though there are currently no cases of Covid 19 in the home or among staff, I am in two minds about allowing visitors too soon. I'd love to pop in and see mum again but I would not want any residents to be exposed to the virus. I guess it's a waiting game.
We have not even been to the home to choose it, only dropped things off at the door, we have not met the staff, had a tour, gone through a care plan, sorted out contracts etc other than in limited phone calls. So I would be happy just to have a meeting with the manager to find out more about how the home is run.
Snap.. It was 7 weeks ago when my partner was admitted from hospital.
Did a video chat last week.
Tears rolling down my partners face, not knowing why or where she is, confused that no one sees her, accompanied by 2 Carers with masks etc ( which I I know is needed), but only made her more anxious.
She’s aged, looks awful, but I keep getting told she’s happy.
Who I’m I to believe ?
Awful situation for us all to be in, but worst for our loved ones in a Care Home etc, as they do not know what’s happening.
No answers, but concerns about the effect of not seeing loved ones on those living with Dementia.
Despite the best efforts of Carers etc, it’s not the same.
Fingers crossed is about the best I can come up with.
Thinking of you.