Well the missing Rivastigmine patches have turned up. Edna has had the paramedics out because she pulled the emergency cord when she supposedly fell - except she hadn't fallen. At least she was sitting in a chair when Alma got there. She starting getting undressed in front of the paramedics. And the district nurses want to talk to me to ask me if I can take over responsibility for the patch.
I have had a chat with Alma and both of us feel Fosters is NOT the most appropriate place for her if she is this bad. But Alma has said we have to allow her a couple of days to settle in. She is institutionalised after 5months (more or less) in hospital.
The agreement was I would ring her after work and if she was OK I wouldn't go over. Since she was out of her flat when I first rang (Alma told me she was in the common room) when I did get her as she said she was OK, I said I would see her tomorrow. She accpeted that - sort of - but I think I was meant to say 'Of course I'm coming over to see you'
I have the horrible feeling the paramedics may end up being called again tonight - in which case I have no doubt I will be called over as well. I hope I am wrong.
As far as the District nurses request that isn;t a long term practical solution for me. That may trigger an early review of her care package whihc would be useful as there may be care options that COULD keep her at Fosters.
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