© Danielle Robertson Consulting Pty Ltd t/as DR Care Solutions
Late on a Saturday afternoon, an apartment building concierge called the building's strata manager to discuss his concerns for a couple residing in the building. The 74-year-old wife, Linda* continued to have falls and her 94-year-old husband, Walter* would call the concierge to get him to help him pick her up.
The call for help occurred regularly.
Linda suffered a rare disease whereby her legs continued to collapse while walking. After a fall, she would refuse medical attention and insist on remaining in the apartment.
At the same time, the 94-year-old Walter had early stage dementia and was also diabetic.
That same afternoon, the strata manager called DR Care Solutions to meet and assess the couple, and urgently determine and implement the right care solution for the couple.
Enabling each other to live independently is fine, to a point. With Linda continuing to fall, Walter was finding it more and more difficult to care for his ailing wife without assistance.
After heavy falls, Linda refused to travel by ambulance and be admitted to hospital. She was adamant about remaining at home though appeared open to accepting some additional care and support from a quality HomeCare Provider.
After heavy falls, Linda refused to travel by ambulance and be admitted to hospital. She was adamant about remaining at home though appeared open to accepting some additional care and support from a quality HomeCare Provider.
In this scenario:
DR Care Solutions was engaged that Saturday afternoon and within two days, DR Care Solutions:
The couple were able to remain at home with 24-hour care, seven days a week for a four-month period. Sadly, Linda then passed away.
Walter's condition deteriorated and he was relocated into residential aged care. Sadly, he passed away shortly after.
In the end, Linda and Walter were granted their wish to remain at home for as long as possible. During that time of residence, the concierge, strata manager, and neighbour all had peace of mind knowing that the couple were safe and being well cared for by professional carers. DR Care Solutions was in touch with all parties throughout the entire period.
* Names have been changed to protect the identity and privacy of subjects.
For more information, please reach out to Danielle Robertson at DR Care Solutions for an initial discussion on how to set up the right care, support and assistance for your loved one, at the right time and in the right place.