Mood swings and home adaptations
Yesterday we had a home visit from the OT and a local OT responsible for the provision of equipment in the home. We have so far been supplied with a portable metal ramp and two commodes. The second one has feet that grip better and removable sides. They were here to advise us on how we could best adapt our home. As often can happen in informal settings something unexpected can come up. It transpired that staff at the hospital had already talked about Anita’s possible discharge and the fact that it’s not necessarily expected that she will walk before then! This was a body blow and not something I was ready to talk about in the context of a home visit.
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