Progress not Perfection

PennysIntoPounds

Hope the falls team have consulted with you too, and been able to suggest something useful!

beanielou

Hope the falls team can help though sadly I doubt they will be able. I braved a funeral & funeral tea as I was terrified I would fall with the new walker. 

joeyjimbles

Sun_Addict said:

Just opened the Prosecco it’s La Gioiosa Rosea Brut and it’s delicious 🥂 Not tried this one before. On offer at Mr M. 

This is my all time favourite Prosecco, I have just stocked up with the offers as I love it so much. Glad you are enjoying it too

Sun_Addict

Unfortunately I was in a meeting taking notes and unable to speak to the falls team. They were here for ages. Anyway the upshot is they've ordered:

• 2 new walking frames - one for upstairs, one for downstairs. The current one he has is too small for him.
• A wheeled walking frame with seat for use outside
• A rail in the shower
• His armchair isn't high enough (new one only purchased last year!)
• They said he needs a pendant alarm - useless as it only alerts me, we've tried this before so unless it will alert someone who can actually get help get him up we're not paying out for nothing like last time. 
• He will start some physio and be shown how to get himself up (again!)
• They said our new rug is a trip hazard - he's never fallen over it just spilled beer on it!

He was also told to get a knee support as his right knee keeps going and causes balance issues. I went to a local disability shop at lunchtime and it was £47.99!!!!! I bought it but came out of the shop in shock. I told Mr SA how much it was and he told me to take it back so I did. I tried the chemist and got one for £12.30. 

Finally got change for the £10 note. Ironically there was a bloke standing outside the paper shop and he asked me if I had any spare change! I had to bite my tongue 😆

I am finally in the process of logging off work! Finally!! What a day! I managed to deal with everything that couldn't wait until my return, everything else can wait. 

Just need to finish packing, have a bath and relax before having an early night. 

Willowtree222

Happy holidays!!!! 

JGB1955

Sun_Addict said:

• His armchair isn't high enough (new one only purchased last year!)

Rather than getting a new chair would furniture raising blocks do the job?  

Sunshine_girl2

Have a great holiday SA. 

foxgloves

What a day! Wishing you all the best for a lovely holiday. Hope all the travelling arrangements go smoothly too.
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PennysIntoPounds

Good saving on the knee support, well done Mr SA! Glad some things that may be useful are being done. @JGB1955's suggestion of blocks is a good one, or if it's the seat, those booster cushions aimed at people with mobility issues could be helpful. Maybe not from your local disability shop though, what a cheek with that price!
Hope all goes smoothly with your travelling, have a wonderful time x

Makingabobor2

Have a lovely holiday. Hope Mr SA is on his best behaviour