Information for Carers - Notes written July 2012

This is a note typed by Gordon for the carers who came to look after him. This was a new departure for Gordon, and as you probably know from his notes, he likes to be prepared, and likes others to be too! It all seemed to work well, so I have included it for interests sake

 

Information for carers—July 2012

Jean-comes down stairs at around 06-40 to get me up, unplugs electric chair from charger: tilts mattress to near upright position then gets me on chair via rota turner, and puts slippers on.

Gordon—I’m in the bathroom for about 20mins, and then go through for breakfast.

Jean—prepares, and sets out my breakfast normally finished just before 0800hrs, and then Jean puts on day socks: then that’s me in bathroom/dressing area until 09-20.

Jean—comes in and tucks my tee shirt into pants: puts on selected top: pulls up trousers tucks in top, if needed and ties top button of trousers: she then leaves me to finish off. When I come through she makes coffee.

Gordon—this is “my Chill out time” when I read the newspaper on line: by the time I’ve finished coffee it’s normally around 1100hrs. I then exercise for 20mins followed by filing/admin/typing till 1200hrs when it’s lunch.

Jean—sets out salad lunch, cutting up any meat/quiche/pie, and pours up a fruit juice.

Gordon—normally I’d finish lunch by 12-30 then its living room with feet up and a nap till around 1400hrs then on computer until 1500hrs.

Jean—comes through and makes coffee.

Gordon—“chill out time” again when at my coffee I’d usually play solitaire and read, or  send emails by then it’s 1600hrs:  its exercise for half an hour followed by “bits and bobs” until tea around 1700hrs.

Jean—prepares cooks and serves up my meal.

Gordon—the next time I need Jean is around 2200hrs to take off tops. I then go into dressing area get trousers off and put on pyjama trousers, buzz Jean.

Jean—takes off day socks, and puts on night socks: put on pyjama top and tucks top into trousers: when I’m organized she gets me from chair to bed via rota turner and spreads up duvet and secures with bungee on back rail. Hopefully that’s me till 06 -40 and then repeat procedure the following day. 

Obviously Jean helps me with many other tasks throughout all days, but the above guide is the absolute essentials for carers.

Feed back for Crossroad Carers—

Jean had a nice relaxing respite break at our timeshare in Aviemore. Allison, our daughter was up for the duration, but it was important to try ‘Crossroads’ now with Allison as a ‘backup’

However, Steve, the carer did just fine, and it allowed Allison and Ito bond in a different set of circumstances.