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I hope tomorrow goes the way both you and your husband would wish it to, Linda.
You will be very sad and no doubt will shed many tears, but it will be the proper and fitting goodbye, rather than...

I agree with others that the time for some straight talking has arrived, CG.
I remember your first posts on here and how worried you were about your parents and how caring. You are still that same...

I have copied the following from the AS website.

Some assets are ignored when the local authority works out how much the resident should pay for their care. These include:
•if the resident...

Rhapsode, the whole point is that the LA are supposed to disregard the house if a spouse of over 60 years of age is living in it - for ever - not just deferring payments until it is eventually sold....

Why are the LA interested in the house at all if your mother is still living in it? If your mother is over 60, the house is disregarded.
I am in that position and the LA have no knowledge of...

IT's not just those in the car though, what about the other road users and pedestrians.

Accidents can happen even within 5km of home. It's not just about the driver knowing where they are, it's the inital quick reactions - or lack of, that will cause an accident and hurt or kill...

That thyroid link was last updated in 2008, 5 years ago. One wonders why there has been no further developments nor any news connected to this.
My daughter has a very underactive thyroid and her...

I think you do wonderfully Sarah. You have more energy and are more lively than many of us who don't have your initial problem, including myself. x

My husband's GP contacted the DVLA even before diagnosis when he noticed that my husband was suffering confusion. The DVLA immediately wrote telling him to return his licence. My husband was very...

I would be inclined to mention it to the manager in a general way rather than naming the actual carer. This could be perhaps by asking whether this is usual practice in the home as you haven't seen...

Dave has had no contact with any Mental health anything since he entered the nursing home, Sylvia. In fact since I was told by the consultant psychiatrist at the CPA meeting, held in the Community...

That's good. I hope you can find someone who can really understand and help you. Just deciding on this is a big step I know.
We're right behind you all the way.
love and hugs xxxxx

I'm sorry your back is still bad Sylvia. Backs are literally a massive pain aren't they. It so often takes such a little thing to start the suffering, especially once it's already happened.

My...

I hope your your health improves very soon and your strength returns. You are a brave lady and have suffered so much. Very best wishes. x

What a moving and insightful post Sandpiper. Thank you so much for expressing your life and feelings so clearly. Your final sentences I found very moving. The advice they hold is not easy to take ...

Kassy, you are never alone with us TPers by your side.
You know how to get in touch with quite a few of us at the touch of a button.
Please, just do it whenever you feel lonely or frightened or...

I don't understand as Attendance Allowance is supposed to be paid to the sufferer not the carer.

O Kassy, my heart is so heavy for you. I wish there was something to be done.
Sending you love and hugs - just wish I could come and hug you in person. One day maybe. xxxx

No, I'm afraid that you will not be able to use your MIL's income -or savings - to top up the fees. That would defeat the objest of the LA assisting with the payments. Someone else has to pay the top...

Don't they have an upright dining chair you could use Sylvia? Dave has a chair in his room which has a cloth-covered seat and wooden arms but is basically a dining chair.

I thought Izzy's was in the morning - means the opposite!
Still the same sky though I guess!
Mine's grey now - no delight fo me tomorrow then.:(

Gosh, it looks like a painting Jeany! Wonderful.
Have you had a lovely day today to account for that red sky?

You say your grandfather likes listening to classical music. I often put my husband's CDplayer on in his room when I leave as I think it calms and relaxes him.

I'm not sure Jacky. Staffing is always a problem in Dave's home but that is because it's a nursing home and a lot people on his wing are in need of hoisting for everything and of course, that takes 2...