Which do you think is the worst? For me it is the wind. Even
tho’ I have a Rollater (what’s that? Popularly called a walker – except that it
has wheels, so it don’t walk!) walking in wind is still a problem. The wind
blows it all over the place.
So, as you can guess, gale force winds equals to me (and
others) being housebound. Obviously the food cupboard is well stocked but there
are some items that have to be replenished. I am now in the habit of checking
the weather forecast to check the wind velocity and dashing out when the wind
is ‘breezy’.
Help from the neighbours? Four flats per floor – me and the
lady at the other end are disabled and two flats in between are occupied by
workers.
On Monday I am meeting with someone from the County Council
Adult Social Care Team so that they can assess my needs. But….
The meeting is at Age UK’s Laburnum Centre so that we can
use one of their private rooms. Part of the discussion centres around the fact that
I live alone. I assume there is free parking at the Centre whereas my
nearest car park – next door – costs. Ergo Costs: Council – zero; OAP – 2 taxis.
Watch this space for progress report!
