Caring for an extremely obese partner

When your caring for anyone but especially a very large person it’s easy to get lost in the day to day routine but you really do need to plan ahead and get systems in place.
So what happens if you go down illness or accident who cares for your loved one then.so better to have a plan in place.

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Willomk1 · 46-50, M

volunteers care associations and care provided by your GP
It’s worth registering with these organisations to find out what’s available.
As is providing them with a detailed plan of what you do for the person, they will often provide a tick box sheet.
Do not underplay the help make sure you cover the support for
Hygiene
Toileting
Dressing
Mobility hat you help with and how mobile they are
Preparing meals times they eat
Times they sleep
Shopping etc
Meds they take doses and times
Their current weight
Equipment you have for them