One problem solved and another appears

I wnr over ot see Edna after work. She went to Moseley Hall for lung function tests -or something similar - today. She didnt get back until just past 4.00 and she was just finishing her meals on wheels salad when I got there.

She seemed OK . I didnt stay that long - juts a cup of tea and a quick chat. She finally has the spare key for her flat. She was pleased but then said it hadnt really mch on issue becasue she wasnt going anywhere. When I think of the fuss she made at some points about that key ............ well maybe the fuss was the dementia talking.

She mentioned something about having new carers. The other night I got a call from an eveing carer who didnt seem to know how to get in - I didnt think anything about it at the time.

But tonight I got a call from evening carer telling me Edna was refusing to let them in -saying she was OK. It turns out she HAS got new carers - a firm called Domcare who have a contract with Birmingham City council to do care visits. I suppose the good news is that no-one is suggesting Edna's care package is reduced/ the even better enws is that no-one is suggesting she needs to pay for her care.

But I am wondering what on earth made he refuse to let them in tonight. She seemed fine when I was there - perfectly normal. Luckily she was also well so I was happy to tell the carer not to force to issue.

I did express surprise that her carers could be changed without her or me being informed. I also suggested that possibly Edna was a bit annoyed that no-one had told her before the carers were changed.

But tommorrow morning I will have to ring Alma or Sue ad tell them what happened tonight and see if they can find out what she was up to tonight.

I may have to go over to see her tommorrow night. I hope not. It turns my 22 miles drive a day (11 miles to RHH and back) into a 36 miles drive ( 11 to RHH 18 from RHH to Moseley then 7 back home) I have to do a bit of shoppping for her - and I said I would go over on Saturday with it . Unless there is a pressing reason to change plans that is what I am going to stick to.