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Self Isolation and Carers
We have been told we should self isolate for 12 weeks due to health issues, but havent really been giving much as far as guidance on how to go about doing it. My husband is a Tetraplegic and has very low lung capacity as well as some other health issues. I have done his care myself until about a year ago when I hurt my back and had to have carers come in to help with his morning routine. I find myself having to make a decision now on what self isolation means for us. Can we continue to have the carers come in the mornings or should I do his care myself for the next 12 weeks. I am super concerned that allowing carers to come in isn't really self isolating and puts him at risk of pnemonia which is the biggest killer of Quadraplegics. Helppppp...What are others doing in regards to isolating for health issues and carers?
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I myself have been frequently washing my hands. My son has open defect spina bifida and is a full time wheelchair user. Whenever we are in public, I squirt a drop of it onto his hands. Same for my daughter. I see posters everywhere in town now. I say continue for now. But it is up to you to decide really. What do you want to do? If you wish to self isolate make sure to have lots of reading material etc at hand. You may also wish to take up a new hobby. Now is the time to do so.
My son is still too young for carers. We were hoping to have him participate in a countywide play scheme for disabled kids once a week but I feel that is out of the question for now. We will reconsider that option later on this year however. Thankfully he has no therapists anymore. They stopped coming just before all this started.
I think this is a personal choice for most people. It wouldn't be unreasonable to request anyone coming into your home to follow stricter hygiene measures. All carers should also be following the government guidance, so shouldn't come to your home if they're at risk.
I've also found the following advice on Carersuk which may help you decide.
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Hi, how is the new baby doing...Francesca isn't she called? Have her operations begun?
Sending love xx
Hi, can you manage all your hubby`s care by yourself? What if you hurt your back again?
I`m still having my carers come in.
My hubby is still going out, so he could bring it in for me.
We all have to make whichever decision feels right for us.
xxx