I work night shifts. Who is there for Dad while I’m at work?
Mr Yeo, 84, lives with his son Marcus, a nurse who works night shifts.
“I can focus on my shift again, instead of checking my phone every hour.”
What happened
From 8 pm to 8 am, Mr Yeo is at home on his own.
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1:50 am
He gets up for a drink, feels faint and sinks to the floor.
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20 seconds later1:50 HeatSignow Immobility alert Mr Yeo · Kitchen No movement for 20 seconds
Marcus sees the alert on his ward. So does his aunt, two floors down.
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2:05 am
His aunt, Mdm Seah, lets herself in and stays with him.
What you can do
- Before each shift, check that his phone is charged and within reach of the bed.
- Add someone who lives close by to the alert list for the hours you are at work.
- Light the way to the kitchen and the toilet with low night lights.
