Sparkie

[TINKEY2]

Re: Sparkie

This is so serious, the amount of medication given could have killed M.

The police should have been involved. The staff member who gave it should have been suspended pending investigation. I'm a carer and that's what my company would have done. You don't male those sort of "mistakes" with medication.

TINKS XX

[Sparkie1723]

Re: Sparkie

Thanks to everyone who has posted their comments..............I really appreciate it very much........that ordeal is in the past now ...Margie is as good as can be expected, and I'm sorry.......WE ( the family) are coping much much better.
Thanks again
Sparkie

[meellis]

Re: Sparkie

That certainly hasn't been a pleasant experience Sparkie mate especially when you were probably just getting over the rawness of the feelings of letting m go there in the first place. My brother has the same issues with his father in law who has been in a care home now for a long time with dementia. As per normal the route cause will be money causing either overworked staff, understaffed periods or military style text book approaches to a caring profession.

[dogtired]

Re: Sparkie

My heart goes out to you Sparkie I worked, as a nurse/carer in care homes and hospitals.
Don't know what happens these days but there were times when I did not know what to do with a restless person but could only leave a report for who ever was taking over.(I worked nights).
I think you should also raise a concern about the home that M went to, if they made a medication error for her what is happening to the other residents?
x

[charitynjw]

Re: Sparkie

That's disgusting

TINKS XX

I agree, Tinkey.

A multi-agency, 'Pontius Pilate' method to absolve themselves of blame & responsibility.

After all, 'they' couldn't possibly be wrong!

Could they?

[TINKEY2]

Re: Sparkie

I know of someone whose son is on the autistic spectrum; very bright but sometimes a little 'bouncy'.

The 'powers that be' have, in their infinite wisdom, decided he should be given 'Prozac' (or the generic equivalent).

The mother has resisted this due to known (potentially fatal) possible side effects on children.

They have threatened to label her as a negligent mother.

That's disgusting

TINKS XX

[charitynjw]

Re: Sparkie

I know of someone whose son is on the autistic spectrum; very bright but sometimes a little 'bouncy'.

The 'powers that be' have, in their infinite wisdom, decided he should be given 'Prozac' (or the generic equivalent).

The mother has resisted this due to known (potentially fatal) possible side effects on children.

They have threatened to label her as a negligent mother.

[Sparkie1723]

Re: Sparkie

Oh Sparkie
A dreadful experience, which I'm afraid is still all too common.
Good to hear tho' that the family have rallied round you, and pleased you yourself are feeling more on top of things.

Thanks des..............much appreciated.
Sparkie

[des8]

Re: Sparkie

Oh Sparkie
A dreadful experience, which I'm afraid is still all too common.
Good to hear tho' that the family have rallied round you, and pleased you yourself are feeling more on top of things.

[Sparkie1723]

Re: Sparkie

I feel a little guilty as it was I who suggested this would be of help both to you and M.

NOT a chance Enaid...........NO guilt should be assumed by you at all.............I was told by the Dr that the time would come very soon that due to the way I was going down hill ....a decision might have to be made on my capability to look after M safely.
I must add that I feel much much stronger and not as tired as I did since Kim & Lyn have thrown ALL their weight and energy to ntaking at least 40% of the burden off me and I'm feeling better every day
Sparkie

[Sparkie1723]

Re: Sparkie

That's disgraceful, Sparkie.

Imho, they often administer these 'chemical coshes', not in the patients' best interests, but just to make their (the staffs') life easier.

All the best to you & yours, mate.

Thanks matey.........that is exactly what happened...........they couldn't cope with M's restless energy any longer...............I coped with it for months..............and I was not trained nor had any idea how to cope at first......I'm a quick learner and soon learned how to cope in a reasonable fashion ....Not perfect but I coped and WILL continue to do so.............
Sparkie

[enaid]

Re: Sparkie

I feel a little guilty as it was I who suggested this would be of help both to you and M.
We couldn't cope as well as we do with our daughter if not for we get a break once a month or 47 nights per year respite. Trust me too when i say although she can not communicate vocally we would know if they in any way were unkind or did anything untoward as we would never get her through their door again.
Please don't give up on respite though Sparkie have a read on CQC site and ask around for reviews with others in your area.
I am just thinking even if you don't want the service as a break you may need the service in an emergency situation that will not be helped if you are not confident M will be properly looked after.

[Sparkie1723]

Re: Sparkie

Really sorry you have had this awful experience on what could have and should have been a great help with your situation.

Thanks Enaid................We are ALL OK now.............I wish to add ...........NOTHING has been exaggerated in this ....in fact I've watered it down a bit ...a lot happened I di not mention.
Thanks for the kind thoughts and help and advice you haven given
Sparkie

[enaid]

Re: Sparkie

Really sorry you have had this awful experience on what could have and should have been a great help with your situation.

[charitynjw]

Re: Sparkie

That's disgraceful, Sparkie.

Imho, they often administer these 'chemical coshes', not in the patients' best interests, but just to make their (the staffs') life easier.

All the best to you & yours, mate.