My mother in law is 93 frail and very vulnerable. Until now she has been refusing anyone to go and stay with her while she is in isolation. She is very strong willed and fiesty. She was admitted to hospital last week with heart problem (ongoing) and has been released tonight to her house, alone and although we have stocked her cupboards and made things ready for her she has rung us tonight to say she is frightened and doesnt think she is able to cope.
My DH wants (has promised) to go first thing (we are some distance away) and stay with her. I think he has too as it is the only option really.
I'm really worried about my DH as he lost his Dad about two weeks ago and is grieving. Also he has not been self isolating although he has been following guidelines and social distancing. But, he has been to the supermarket tonight; in fact was in the supermarket when mother in law rang.
We dont think we have a choice but for one of us to go and stay with her (it might be me as I might be slightly less of a risk than him as I havent been to the shops).
We're so worried. Dont know what to do for the best or the worst. I dont know what I'm asking really. Losing perspective on the whole thing, I feel like as soon as I open the front door I'm exposing myself to some invisible threat it making me feel quite loopy.
If we stay with her it might be a risk. If we dont stay with her she is at risk just because she is so frail (and blind). If she goes back to the hosptial then she is at risk too.
Yesterday we went to DHs fathers funeral and were only allowed to have six people there (actually thats another risk we've taken).
Sorry just needed to rant a bit. dont know what I'm asking.