Haven't posted for a while as everything seems to have gone on an even keel for the past few weeks. Mum has been in the CH now for nearly 6 months and has seemed to have settled in. She is aware of where she is, and has told the OH that although she never wanted to go into a 'home' she understands why she is there and she likes being there anyway! She did go through a period of being very weepy, but we found out after 'crafty' questioning that she was in pain in her knees and shoulders. Mum is never one to complain and I asked the CH to get the doctor to check her out and it was her arthritis causing the problem. They have upped her painkillers and she seems a lot more comfy and happier now. On my last visit, when I left I told her I had to go as I had a pile of ironing to do. She looked at me with a glint in her eye and laughed and said 'well I don't have to worry about that now as they do it for me here! I was so glad to see she still has her sense of humour.
My thoughts are with you all.
Rosiek
My thoughts are with you all.
Rosiek