Daughter called this evening, quite distressed. Her lunch for tomorrow was going to be two slices of bread and an apple. She said that was all the dietitian allowed her for lunch, and asked me to talk to the dietitian and straighten things out. I was skeptical, but staff confirmed that the lunch menu did not include any protein. I said she had to have protein, and they said they weren't allowed, I'd have to talk to their boss.
Daughter had wanted to buy lunch at Subway tomorrow, and I had discouraged it. After the conversation, I told her to buy lunch tomorrow. I also emailed the home owner and copied Case Manager. I realize that no place is going to be perfect, but I find it amazing that staff wouldn't realize that two slices of bread and an apple are not an appropriate lunch. I'm very grateful that Daughter has enough understanding about her diabetes to recognize that the lunch was wrong....
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Wow. Just...wow! I'd be afraid to let people that clueless take care of my dog for the weekend.
The owner and staff are all immigrants, so I think we are dealing with some cultural issues. I think (hope) they want to do the right thing, but aren't always clear what that is. I'm so grateful Daughter is willing and able to speak up.
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