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hi jan,I think it outrageous you should be refused this information. I agree with others above. Hard to believe an 'agency' would be in a position to withhold requested information - are they not...

Maybe I should post as new - sorry. I have query re rights of a welfare POA - ought CH inform POA if new sedative/ medication is prescribed/given to resident if given PN 'occassionally' rather than...

Hi P, have you managed to persuade BF/family to arrange GP visit yet? Maybe this recent change could persuade them she needs prof./outside help.Just a thought- Dx

I agree with chemmy above.
Something at night will probably help settle her again. CH are usually pretty used to 'disruptive' behaviours especially with new residents. Hope it all works out and try...

that's unbelievable soobe. I bet your about to explode! As if you don't all have enough on your plate. Dx

- physical exercise and/or 'brain' exercise has not 'protected' ANYONE I KNOW from AD. Dingly.

Please,go see GP. Worry is the worst thing for your crohns. Menopause can cause 'brainfreeze'. Stress of what is wrong will adle your brain. Be brave and stay strong and please go GP. Dx

Yes C, I think 'guilt' is perfectly normal given the situation - you shouldn't feel guilty cos you've done the right thing for her and it's been done out of love. But every drawer you empty,...

These incidents do happen in care homes. Try not to worry too much and be comforted that your mums home were quick to inform your dad and that carers are always around to defuse the situation. Maybe...

Hi Pied, dark urine may indicate low fluid intake. White stuff build up of 'sediment' usually means bag probably use being changed. Anti -bio to treat pressure sore may not be effective in treatment...

I think you ought to try approach psych again. He's been sectioned and observed (behaviour) and it's recorded. Maybe ask for another meds review given his agitation - something to comfort him. I've...

A bank, very dear to all here, failed to carry over POA on the current account around the time of their alliance+leicester merger 2 years ago. Made POA current ac. into a joint ac. I didn't even...

warfarin- 1mg is brown, 3mg blue, 5mg pink. Dosage changes on INR results /blood tests. Maybe thats why pack doesn't state '1 tablet daily'. Hope this helps but contact pharmacy/GP. x

I would urge him/them to ask social services for a care assessment.She may get home carers, fall gaurds,telecare pendant; house monitors;there's lots of things - it's worth getting assessed. Also Gp...

He can still answer door/phone to cold callers (notorious swindlers); 'remember' pin numbers; remembers he holds bankcards and how to 'operate' a cashpoint.
Whilst you want to support his...

I can't lock her away and personally screen her visitors so only the ones not likely to upset her gain access.
May seem extreme but if these people are unsettling your mum you would be acting in...

My mum doesn't remember to eat or drink & needs prompting. Similarly, taking meds, doesn't remember & needs coaxing. Similarly getting up, washed or dressed - would rather be 'left alone' & needs...

so sad - I know. For me it's the unfathomable loss of what she was. What we as mum and daughter were - it was great. Your deep love and respect for all he was is what will carry you through and rest...

Know you've a lot on caring but truly feel you shouldn't accept 'GP suspected diagnosis'. Weight loss common in AD and sweats caused by many things including medication. OUR EXPERIENCE=Blood test...

Thinking back a certified copy ought to be signed/ initialed by solicitor on every 'photocopied' page and first page requires stamp and full signature of solicitior/notary. These things do become...

In my situation GP had to confirm mum still mentally able / mental capacity to make the 'decision' to appoint me POA. Without GP confirmation to our solicitor I would not have been granted POA. x

Hi Sparrows - I'm in Scotland so don't know if law varies across UK.Once POA was in place we operated mums bank ac. We paid her utility bills,insurance and social care contribution by direct debit...

Beautiffully put - your post has struck a cord with me. x

Your right to get any 'danger' points removed. I disconnected gas cooker+ fire replacing it with nursery heater +microwave but mum lived alone .As your brother's there maybe better get a 'tap' fitted...

I have recently removed mum from care home. Can anyone advise how I go about getting copy of her 'records'? I hold welf/fin POA- in Scotland.