Hello again
My back is still out and it is very sore. Especially when mom wants to give me hugs, holding my hand and pulling me. It is better than yesterday.
Well yesterday the residential client coordinator, gave me a call to let me know that there is a bruise on mom's temple. I told her I know and it was caused by the lift. She wasn't sure and would check it out. Exact match to the bar on the lift. The part that bothers me the most is the staff member who did this, didn't even report it. Of course not, just let it go. I don't want to get into trouble. Is what they are thinking. And I brought this up with the manager and she is in denial that a staff member would do this.
Come on, abuse is happening in our care home, facilities all the time. And nothing is being done about it.
My goal is to do something about it.
Now it is tender, so I am not touching this area when I give mom her spa treatment at night.
Mom has a great appetite and eats almost everything I bring her plus the served dinner. She is very healthy.
Happy I would say. The problem is when mom wants to sleep, the roommate has the lights on and who knows when they are turned off. When your in bed all the time, you sleep and this keeps one up at night. Not impressed with this. I have spoken with the manager and they said they are going to do something about it. But I will not be waiting weeks for something to get done. One week and I do what is necessary to get this women moved.
I read to mom, and mom listens to music. Not my problem if this women doesn't like music or me reading to mom.
I do what I can for mom. I want to do more. Yet it is finding a place in White Rock. I have even raised what I can't afford to pay for rent. I will pay a higher price, and figure everything else out once I am living their.
I was packing, but my back went out. No fault but my own. Didn't bend over properly while lifting and putting a heavy object down.
I will continue tomorrow morning, whether my back hurts or not.
The past few days, mom has been very affectionate. I don't mind this. As well as very tired. She is up all day long and doesn't nap. So you see why, when we are finished dinner and I am doing the dishes, mom is falling asleep in her chair.
This is the way mom wants it, or likes it, so this is what I do. Finish the dishes and get her ready for bed.
I am staying longer than I did before. Just to make sure mom is asleep when I leave at night. I want to bring some of her clothing home, but I don't want to be packing them up and bring them home, Then pack them up again and bring them back to White Rock.
I am confident that as soon as I finish packing I will find a place. Hopefully.
There is not much to tell today. Mom is doing fine. My back is killing me, but this doesn't stop me from getting out their to look after mom.
I am very tired today, barely slept last night. So I will continue tomorrow
GOD bless and good night.
Kristopher Schmuland
