Hello again
So it has been interesting. Nothing being done as they promised to do. To take care of mom's nightgowns. Fix them. This is, of course, exactly what I knew would happen. The meeting was just a waste of my time. Nothing came from it. They still are abusing mom, by grabbing, lifting and moving her left arm. I have mentioned how I want them to dress and undress her. Any other way, but the way I prescribed, is abuse. I know exactly when they have been abusing her.
Once I stated this is the way I want mom to be dressed and undress, Then any action other than what I have prescribed is abuse.
They staff continue to tear mom's nightgowns. A few more centimeters and they will be torn completely up the back. And will be open in the back.
This is the kind of nonsense I live with. They staff can do anything they want and nothing will happen to them.
Now for the lift bar to the side of the head. I will have these and every other photo of bruises to mom, blown up to 8 x 10 and have several copies made to distribute to all who will listen. I mean everyone. I will be calling the news papers and stations. I will seek out legal aid. Speak with the Human rights Tribunal and coalition. MLA, MP etc........................
I have a new goal and that is to take them down a few notches. I want at least the person who has been abusing mom, fired. I want mom's nightgowns replaced and I want the staff to follow my instructions on the proper way of dressing and undressing mom.
As for mom. She has had a very good appetite the last several days. Which is good. And she has not wanted the served dinners at all. I ask and she clearly states NO.
Still tired though. I think the new roommate( who I asked to be moved weeks or even a month) is constantly ringing the bell for someone to do something for her. She is now always asking me to do something for her. She is interrupting the conversations I have with mom.
Over all mom is doing very well. Healthy. I love the fact that as soon as she grabs my hand, she is comfortable enough to close her eye's and relax. She is now safe......
Bath day today, so she was, as usual, in bed when I arrived. Made her a good dinner, then changed her sheets and gave her the nightly spa treatment. This is before the care aid came in and changed her. But by this time mom was so relaxed.
Clean sheets, fresh nightgown, spa treatment. Including a neck massage.
OK I am trying to come up with the funds to get mom the half tray so it will stop her from leaning. I will, I hope, get this solved ASAP. Mom really needs it. Dealing with the PGT is a nightmare. I spoke with the Canadian wholesaler, who distributes to all the medical companies. Explained my situation. They have agreed to sell it to me at a wholesale price. One in which the companies pay. Need to raise the cash.
I am also trying to help mom with her left arm and hand. She clenches her left hand. And I need to find something to put in her left hand to help her exercise it. To help keep her left hand from getting to stiff and she can't open it anymore. I found the solution and ordered it. This is going to take the last of my funds. But oh well. Whatever mom needs to assist her with her needs.
But I left tonight and mom had this beautiful smile on her face.
So I have an abscessed tooth. and it has been this way for a week now. I have antibiotics for it. But it hurts like crazy to eat, drink anything hot or cold. I have to keep my mouth closed, as the cold air hurts. You know, tooth pain! Ouch! I am barely eating, Nor can I even smoke. Hurts to breath in and out. I can only eat mushy foods. I have been living on rice. And I have to over cook it, so it is really soft. I have tried to eat other foods. But no, not going to happen. I know everyone knows exactly what I am talking about. My lip is even numb, where the abscess is.
OK, time for some rice. I put vegetables in it tonight.See how that works out. They were steamed until they were very soft.
I AM HUNGRY AND I CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. It is not like I don't have any food. I just can't eat it. Even crackers hurt. At least I have cut down, way down, on my smoking. I want one now, But I know the pain I will have to endure to feed the fix.
I have done what I can do for Christmas for mom. A few gifts, some chocolate and stocking stuffer's Her room is all decorated. Everyone thinks the tree is beautiful. I have empty gift boxes under the tree, and people are checking them out. I come in each day to find them all moved around.
I will make her a stuffed Cornish Hen for Christmas dinner. I have it and mostly everything else for the dinner. Except the Brussels Sprouts and potatoes. I will get them when I go and get mom more fruit. Tomorrow, perhaps.
GOD bless and good night
Kristopher Schmuland
