hi
my 96 year old mother fell and broke her wrist on friday. she has a plaster caste from her elbow to the tips of her fingers.
i have just had a phone call from the OT at the hospital and she says she thinks mum can manage on her own.
when i shared my concerns about her not being able to wash and dress herself etc. she said she will have a word with the nursing staff about how mum is coping and they would let me know.
what do i do. in my honest opinion i think she will need carers visiting at home to help her wash and dress etc. but if they say she is ok to do those things, what can i do. or do i have to do the 24 hr. care.
pam
my 96 year old mother fell and broke her wrist on friday. she has a plaster caste from her elbow to the tips of her fingers.
i have just had a phone call from the OT at the hospital and she says she thinks mum can manage on her own.
when i shared my concerns about her not being able to wash and dress herself etc. she said she will have a word with the nursing staff about how mum is coping and they would let me know.
what do i do. in my honest opinion i think she will need carers visiting at home to help her wash and dress etc. but if they say she is ok to do those things, what can i do. or do i have to do the 24 hr. care.
pam