Take a seat

Whilst out working with another carer I visited a lady called Irene who I had never met before; The other carer knew her quite well, so she started to do the personal care, whilst I pottered around making breakfast and a cup of tea. Her bed is in the lounge, so as I finished first I thought I would sit down and fill in the record of care book whilst having a chat. As I went to sit, Irene imediately piped up 'Don't sit in that chair please dear. Can you sit in the other one please'

'Of course' I said as I wondered why? Perhaps it was her late husband's favourite chair and she cannot bare to see any one else sitting in it or maybe she's a bit OCD and doesn't want the cushions disturbed.
The other carer just gave me a knowing look and carried on with her work. Once Irene was dressed and ready to be moved, she smiled and said 'You can go into the other chair now you've warmed my one up thank you.