The news. Not so good. Doctors on Friday, letter asking me to make an appointment at the clinic of my choice today. Choice of four, so I went for the one the Doc suggested............ the nearest, about eight miles down the road. Now I have to wait. Nothing about the gallbladder scan, but it's a bit too soon for that.
We had two Community Nurses today. One to change my mother's dressings, whilst the other, an old friend, saw to Cag's catheter. I asked about my situation. At least five, perhaps six weeks for recovery from each............. and definitely NO lifting.
My day revolves around lifting. I judge the day by the number of lifts, so it looks like I'm going to need help.
It's early days but I contacted Social Services, a case coordinator I know, to see what the situation is regarding my two charges. She wasn't there but will get back to me. The sooner I know the options, the better I will feel........ and it will put the minds of those around me at rest.
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Wow, so much for you to take in.
You are talking about what I do for a living my friend, but you seem to have it well in hand. Even though full of worry.
My mind is so full of questions...as I said this is what I do. I am a case manager for the care giver, finding aid for them, whether it be respite, or fill-in care for the care recipient...you would not believe the questions racing through my mind...as if I am doing an assessment.
I hope you have family that will be able to help out as well.
Hi smee, just popped over from Fi's. I hope things fall into place so you can take care of all these things. It does sound like you have a lot happening right now!
Hi Sunshine, nice to meet you and greet you. Promise I will read your postings, but not tonight.
Sunny, I have contact with Cornwall Carers, a good source of information, and the local Social Care department of the Council. My next door neighbour works for the children's section, so I have an ear if I need one. Then there's the welfare officer of our local M.S Soc. If she doesn't know, she soon finds out. So I've got some back up, but until I have dates, we will just have to wait.
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