Nick, one of the carers put me to bed. He’d just come back from holiday travelling all round Europe by train - starting at Amsterdam and going through Berlin, some other capitals I can’t remember, Venice, Pisa, Milan, Rome, Paris, Marseille, Barcelona (although I’m not sure of the order). We had a nice chat comparing notes about Rome in particular, but also some of the other cities.
Good night’s sleep, although woke up very thirsty at around 3, and again at 5, when I was cold. Not woken up for sugars until nearly 7 (they were 6.2). Dozed until sat up for breakfast (I have this vision of us all being sat up in bed and sitting in a row, all tidy, except I am not tidy) because I am short, I tend to slip,down the bed and therefore my bum isn’t right up,to the point in the bed where it bends, so when I have the pillows behind me, I’m sort of folded up. My table ends up under my chin. Still, it means I spill less of my cereal! Usual for breakfast. Discovered the reason why I was cold – my window had been open all night. Not much, but enough.
Didn’t need to go to the loo just yet, so sat and checked iPad, phone and cables. All seems to be fine now, so I don’t know what it was that was causing the problem – possibly not plugged in properly. Dr called in, confirmed that if all ok on Friday I am fine to go home, and if it’s not at the weekend then it’ll be because of lack of carers. Discussed medication and sugars, and all ok. I asked about blood results and she said that they only need to let Oxford know results if not within the set parameters.
Phone call from Juli about the problem from yesterday, then got up. All went well. I am happy that I can manage at home.
Asked to go to day room for deep cleaning of room. Three other ladies already in there and we were then joined by one more, who was more poorly than the rest of us. Two of the three are also waiting to go home, but one had put off her home visit, and the other one (who had been at the PAT session yesterday) couldn’t go home yet as her husband had to go away to see to the two houses they have in Bulgaria that they rent out as holiday accommodation.
Then Ali came and said that she had a free physio slot and did I want to do some? Of course, so we wheeled into the corridor, then I got out of the chair and walked about 10 metres with the frame. I didn’t walk as well as I have done, but still managed quite well. Then I walked back and stood against the hand rail that runs along the corridor and did quite a few side steps. I’m not too good at those as I still lost track of where my feet are – I know where my brain thinks they are, but that’s not necessarily the same as where they actually are. I put them too close together a few times.
Back to day room for more chat and a cup of coffee, then Kelly the cleaner came and told me that my room was ready if I wanted to go back. As my iPad and phone were in there, and I wasn’t sure if Juli had rung or text, I said my goodbyes to the ladies and came back.
Decided to go to the loo, and was given the book by Paul that we had spoken about before about dementia – Contended Dementia by Oliver James. I shall read it over the next few days.
Phone call from the chair of the Family Panel asking how I was as there is a panel meeting tonight and he’d like to report my progress, if it’s ok with me. I gave him a brief run down of what’s been happening and said I was hoping to go home next week (I thought it better to say that then complicate things about the weekend). I said that although I knew what the wheelchair facilities are like at Chippenham, I couldn’t remember what they are like at Swindon. I know there is a wheelchair lift up 3 steps at the staff entrance, but can’t remember what else. He said he’d find out for me. I think I might ask Juli to take me at some point before my first sitting so that I can practise.
Pre lunch sugars low at 4.2. Decided that they would go up after I’ve had lunch. Lunch was very nice – mixed veg pie (the pies do have nice pastry here), sauté potatoes and cauliflower. Another cock up on the catering front as no apples, but there was a banana, so I said that I’d have that. Then I was told I could have it with custard if I wanted. Oh, yes please! It means I can use the dessert spoon I get given every day and have very rarely used. The custard is clearly made with sweetener, but it was very nice.
Watched the news. I really can’t stand Nicholas Wichell. I may try to wash my hair this afternoon. Question is do I sneak into the loo in the day room, and do it myself, or do I tell someone I’m going? Or do I leave it until tomorrow and hope that Gerry has a spare appointment? Decisions, decisions!
Well, it’s later now. Blood pressure 114/64, so that’s good. They came and took my air pressure mattress away, which was quite funny – like trying to deflate a bouncy castle so that it fits into the plastic bag. My new mattress arrived and bed made.
Did not very much – a bit of work, a bit of knitting, and started Contented Dementia book. Went to loo. Pre supper sugars 15.6, so getting better. Soup, Ham salad and cheese and biscuits. Very nice cup of tea.
Waited for Juli, who had brought me batteries for my hearing aids (think I ought to start wearing them again as I’d been struggling a bit in the day room). He also brought me socks for tomorrow. Down to the drinks machine, then sat outside. Talked about work, friends, and mostly coming home. The equipment had arrived after all today, and apparently the shower stool had to be dismantled and reassembled. We’ll see what the reaction is on Friday! I also broached the subject of having a practice visit to Swindon courthouse and there didn’t seem to be too much objection, so maybe life will be getting back to something like normal soon.
Juli left, and I went to the loo
*****too much info warning****
I have a very sore bottom again, and Ellen, who had been off for a couple of days was cross that I didn’t appear to have been looked after properly while she was away. I said that it had been better until today, and I thought that it was sitting in the chair all the time that hasn’t helped. I had very liberal amounts of cream applied, and I need to stand up or lie on the bed occasionally .
****ok now*****
Ellen and I chatted about dogs we have had, and what happens when they die. She and her partner are thinking about getting another dog, but are both working shifts at the moment, so not sure. I told her about Fred.
So, back in chair, watching MasterChef (that damn woman’s voice again!). Later I will do some more reading, and there are some things I want to google.
So, all ready for tomorrow. No physio scheduled, but they may come and get me to do some more walking at some point. Didn’t wash my hair as for some reason Gerry the hairdresser was here this afternoon. I think there are some ladies that want their hair done regularly, so she may have either changed her day or come in as an extra. I’ll see what happens tomorrow, as I can’t leave it any longer really.
Goodnight!
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