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2 weeks after admission: Jennifer’s day

The MDT are happy with Jennifer’s progress and the occupational therapist therefore makes plans to carry out a home assessment. This will allow the team to assess how Jennifer copes in her own environment.

8am: Breakfast

Jennifer is eating and drinking well with a little prompting. She is interacting well with staff and patients on the ward.

10am: Self care

Jennifer is coping well with her self-care and requires minimal prompting only.

11am: Physiotherapy gym

Jennifer has made significant improvements with her balance and mobilises well indoors. The physiotherapist reports that Jennifer has mentioned on a couple of occasions that she is frightened of falling.

3pm: Kitchen practice

Jennifer is managing basic tasks safely in the kitchen.

Page last reviewed: 25 Feb 2020