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16 Jan
11:16am, 16 Jan 2024
16,245 posts
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jda
Regarding food, there was some talk of moving him to a geriatric ward (rather than orthopaedic), now it looks like he's in for a long haul. That might help with more suitable care. Anyway we'll keep an eye on things.
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16 Jan
11:31am, 16 Jan 2024
49,162 posts
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HappyG(rrr)
Aww TR sorry to hear that. Hope she perks up.  G
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16 Jan
11:36am, 16 Jan 2024
16,247 posts
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jda
Well it's nice to hear of someone making an effort to age gracefully but as you say maybe longer days will make her happier TR.
Several of the sheltered housing places round here offer food, it's a shame she doesn't have that option. Could meals be delivered (on top of what you're already doing)?
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16 Jan
11:45am, 16 Jan 2024
53,603 posts
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McGoohan
TR - it sounds like you live relatively close? Which must be a blessing
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16 Jan
11:47am, 16 Jan 2024
7,252 posts
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ThorntonRunner
She has Wiltshire Farm ready meals some days - so just microwavable, but likes to have "homemade" meals as well, so hopefully if we go at lunchtime a couple of days we can provide that mix.
We are very fortunate in that she is appreciative of what we do, and is also realistic about her capabilities and potential need for support.
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16 Jan
11:50am, 16 Jan 2024
7,253 posts
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ThorntonRunner
Yes - we're three miles away, and sister is about five miles away. Sister and I are also on the same page with how we see things.
As i say, I feel very fortunate.
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16 Jan
12:33pm, 16 Jan 2024
26,218 posts
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Bazoaxe
jda, for a prolongued hospital stay, beware of a 'delirium' when fil gets home. We had that after mil last long stay and it was all quite challenging and dd before turning to normal. It did complicate those first 4-6 weeks being back at home.
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16 Jan
12:36pm, 16 Jan 2024
6,860 posts
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Little Miss Happy
'm sorry your mum is having a tough time TR but maybe if she does want to go into a home the best thing to do is find one that will suit? Most will offer a week or two of respite so she can see what it would really be like. There is a huge variation between homes so worth looking at as many as are practicable to find the right one if she did choose that path.
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16 Jan
4:04pm, 16 Jan 2024
66,159 posts
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LindsD
I was going to say what LMH said. But also that she's pretty inspiring.
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16 Jan
4:33pm, 16 Jan 2024
7,254 posts
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ThorntonRunner
Thanks 😊
We're not closed to a care home, but are aware of all the friends and connections where she is now that she would lose: hence looking at options for staying where she is
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