Rub the Magic Lamp - A resident's story
John Sherborne shares his story as to how he became a resident at RMBI care home Lord Harris Court, Berkshire.
"It was in January 2008 that I had the stroke which deprived me the
use of my left hand and left leg, causing me to spend the remainder of
that year in hospital. Whilst there I was told that I would never walk
again.
"By the end of 2008 it became clear that my needs had
become ‘social', rather than ‘medical.' Of course I could manage on my
own; all I needed was a bit of determination and the odd carer from time
to time.
"Despite considerable opposition from many who knew a
lot better than me, I was returned to my home where it soon became
apparent that I had bitten off a lot more than I could chew. It was not
too bad during the day-time when there was a chance of seeing a carer,
but at night, once I had been put to bed, I was completely on my own.
Three times within three nights, I had to phone for an ambulance to help
me out.
"I was back in hospital to have an artery repaired that
had been cut when I fell out of bed onto a broken glass. I was still
stubbornly adamant that nobody was going to get me in to a home. The
authorities were equally adamant that I was not fit to be let loose on
my own.
"Fortunately for me one of the Brothers in my Lodge had
some experience of RMBI Homes and as they say ‘the rest is history'.
Since moving into Lord Harris Court I have never looked back. I am well
cared for, well fed and if I need help in the middle of the night, all I
have to do is rub the magic lamp. Aladdin never had it so good!"
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