Thanks so much for the reply. It’s reassuring to know mobility issues aren’t necessarily permanent.
My mum does have a clinical nurse in charge of her care, and my dad did call her to say that she was struggling with walking and getting in and out of bed, but apparently she didn’t seem too concerned. Her mobility has definitely gotten worse since then though. The good news is that she has her regular appointment with the consultant (and I think the nurse too) tomorrow, so she should be properly assessed then.
More immediately though, I think my dad needs practical help/advice on how to deal with her issues on a day-to-day basis. If she needs a wheelchair, could he get one from NHS? What other equipment is available that could make their lives easier? Should she be receiving more in-home care? I’ve had a look online at what’s available, but are these also questions that her clinical nurse should be answering before we make any decisions?
david-b.
