I went for a walk this morning and combined the walk with listening to some of the meditation music tracks on my MP3 player. I found myself meditating about Edna and I have realised this change in policy at Fosters may have much more profound effects than just stopping the personal care services.
Fosters was never meant to be for the infirm. It was meant for the fit and self caring who needed the sceurity of help around in an emergency. They realised when they found themselves getting bad publicity because they refused to allow the wheelchair bound lady in number 6 back that they couldnt exclude people any more. So I think this new policy recognises that they are going to have a higher proportion of infirm clients, but sets imits on what they will do. Anything else must come from outside services (family or care workers)
What it may mean is that they have a higher threshold for saying 'you cannot stay here' Certainly if Edna turned round and started refusing the services I think Fosters would act very quickly. This is going to change Edna's relationship with Fosters I think. And I wonder if it will change her feelings bout staying there?
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This blog started off as 'Alzheimers and me' then changed to 'Dementia and how I coped' when I learned about Lewy Body Dementia. The final title reflects the illness and its effect on patient and carer. It also recognises that the patient has a life that needs to be recognised and valued
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