[Solved]: Carol is a 44-year-old woman who lives with her…

Carol is a 44-year-old woman who lives with her husband, Nick and daughter, Evie, 7. She was diagnosed with MS three years ago. She has received some home modifications to aid her independence, including a stair lift, handrails and shower room. Carol has support from carers occasionally when her symptoms flare up. She enjoys taking her daughter to school, which is close by and uses a wheelchair to prevent fatigue. She uses an adapted car to drive to the shops and participate in activities like swimming (a hobby) with a friend and fellow parent. Carol has recently had a flare-up of symptoms, including partial sight loss, due to optic neuritis. She has been prescribed steroids to speed up the recovery of her sight loss, which the Doctor says should show signs of recovery in a few weeks. She needs some help from support workers during this time to wash, dress and eat, but Carol is worried about losing her independence. A plan has to be established to give Carol the extra support she needs until she recovers and can live independently. It will help her to carry on living as normally as possible. Opportunity Goal Strategy Responsible person(s) Dates and times Carol has experienced a temporary loss of sight and now struggles to manoeuvre around the house, which could impact her ability to safely feed herself and complete personal hygiene tasks To be able to safely manoeuvre around the house, feeding and completing personal hygiene tasks where possible Add fluorescent bulbs to lights in the kitchen and bathroom so that she can see more clearly Arrange for her to have some instruction on how to move around by an orientation and mobility instructor Arrange for a support worker to check on her daily Conduct a trial/test run to ensure she can get around and perform tasks safely Nick, her husband Support worker By 30/10/2023 And Beginning 30/10/2023 Mon-Fri Carol cannot drive while her sight is impaired To be able to get to the places she needs and wants to To be able to get to the places she needs and wants to Arrange for her to be transported to and from the swimming pool Wednesdays (1st, 8th, 15th of November) And Fridays (3rd, 10th, 17th November) Carol may not be safe when out on her own and has to take her daughter to school To be able to go out on her own and get her daughter safely to school Suggest Carol wears a community alarm to use in emergencies Ask another parent to walk with Carol Support worker and Nick and Carol By 30/10/2023 Carol is unsure how she will cope and is upset about losing her independence Re-assure and inform Carol about the opportunities for support available Involve both her and her husband in planning the care needed Regularly review Carol’s needs Re-assure, inform and discuss with Carol and her husband the options for support Support worker 27/10/2023 Review Carol’s needs each week and arrange a sight test. Support worker and Optician 6th, 13th and 20th of November 20 You are Carol’s support worker. Carol wants to go swimming. Explain how you can support Carol to be safe when she goes swimming