This morning started off as any normal day, until I got to the friend I care for. I couldn't get in to his as he had left his key in the door on the otherside. I phoned multiple times, with no answers. This then caused panic as I didnt know where to turn. There were builders working next door, who saw me and heard how distressed I was. They also tried to get the guy I care for by knocking on the window but no response them. They then helped my get in by poking the key out of the lock so I could unlock the door. When I got in and after searching for the friend I care for, I found him on the floor at the end of his bed, wedged between a unit and the wall. He was naked apart from socks. I managed to get him up and into the other room so I could sort his catheter bag out as he had somehow split the leg bag. I changed this to a night bag and got him dressed so I could go home to get a new leg bag. Once I got him in the other room, it became more and more apparent that he was confused. I also found that he seemed to have taken a mixture of his tablets from last night and this morning. I managed to get him sorted with a drink and something to eat and I went to work. Tonight he seemed less confused and trying to work out what had happened. Ive only left his nighttime tablets for tonight to hopefully prevent him double dosing again and I will give his morning ones when I go there in the morning.
Im sorry for the essay, I just didnt know where else to turn
Hi Munchkin138
That does sound like a hard time though thank goodness the builders were able to help. It sounds like you are doing quite a lot for him especially on top of working yourself. Glad you were able to share on here. I know how important it can be a caerer to remember to look after ourselves too. Hope things go a bit more normal now.
<<hugs>>
Steve
