I went to see Edna today and had a quick word with Alma before I went to the flat. She actually had a shower yesterday! And I think she let the girls dress her this morning. So something I said may have registered with her. But she was still wearing the same clothes today she had on Tuesday - so I still think there are issues with how well she can care for herself.
She seemed unsettled today and clearly is worried about the way things are going at the moment. She was saying she would let things go on as they are 'for a couple of days' I found myself wondering when the review of her care package would take place. I checked how long she has been home and to my surprise discovered it is 2 weeks and 2 days - so there is another 2 weeks almost before the 28 day review . It seems as if she has been home for MUCH longer than that.
As I write this we are on the verge of a swine flu pandemic. I spent the morning reading up on it for professional reasons - but Edna is so clearly in one of the very vulnerable groups , I found myself asking Alma if they had a pandemic plan - which they do.
If the pandemic happens and gets into Fosters Edna would be so SO vulnerable because of her COPD. I cant do anything about it - but I do feel I need to do what I can to ensure she is protected. Obviously if I come down with flu, I wont go and see her - but she has so many carers going in the chances of her being exposed are high. And if the pandemic hits hard, will carers and meals on wheels be available?
Yet another thing for me to worry about.
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Grrrr - got a phone call this evening from the home care person. Edna has know supplies of Exelon. Now how am I going to sort that out with a bank holiday weekend coming up - when it is being orescribed by the consultant not the GP?
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