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Mum has been in her care home since last summer and there has recently been an outbreak of V&D predominently on the ground floor - mum is on the first floor and thankfully she has been OK......so...

It is a privately run care home. It's such a shame because its a brand new purpose built home and the place is really lovely and it's only minutes from my house. The other local care homes are...

My mum has been in a care home now since July and I can honestly say it has been hell for me. 5 months down the line I am still in floods of tears with one thing or another. She has not settled one...

Since mum moved into her care home about 9 weeks ago, she has been complaining bitterly about the 'building work that is going on next door and the dropping of flags and the noise of the lorries...

Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond. Much appreciated.

Yes I absolutely agree that clearning a house of someone's belongings whilst they are still alive is so much harder than if...

Mum has mild Vascular dementia and has been in a care home since July. It wasn't the ideal situation but I didn't have an option. she is 86, partially sighted with mobility problems plus other...

Jackie - suggest you still go through your local authority for a financial assessement. I did this with mum in order to get deferred payment as she has a property to sell. She has ended up paying...

I'm even more annoyed now! Just rang the GP surgery to see why mum hasn't received her medication from last week when the GP refused to visit and the prescription is still sat in their reception...

Just wondered if this is the norm for care homes!

Mum has been in her care home now for 5 weeks and the staff have called the doctor out to her twice - nothing of concern; back problem and sore...

Can you please tell me who I am supposed to send copies of the Power of Attorney to as I am a little unsure. I have tried to lodge with mum's bank and I had to make an appointment for next week. ...

Just back from visiting mum in her care home. She has vascular dementia and bouts of paranoia as well as mobility problems and limited eyesight - she is 86. Talk about me being messed up now!! ...

Thank you for your replies. It's all so confusing isn't it !!!

Because I'm getting a deferred payment scheme from the local council following a financial assessment on mum, she will now be...

Just had confirmation from the local council who is assisting with a deferred payment scheme as mum's property will need to be sold and she has saving well below the £23k limit. I am informed that...

Mum was admitted to her care home from the assessement centre on Wednesday and I really hoped it was going to be ok. How wrong - I have shed bucket loads of tears ever since and we are only on...

Thanks everyone. Your responses have been helpful x

Just been in formed today that mum has definitely been accepted into the new care home and it could be as quick as next week when she is moved. I am feeling a little sad but not a tearful as I had...

Yes I too watched it - very sad. Well done the BBC for highlighting the down side of getting old ! Looking forward to tonights episode when the celeb pensioners actually go into a care home to...

Oh Lucy that sounds brilliant. I have been looking for something similar to try and stimulate mum. Will have a look on the website. Thanks for the recommendation.

How ridiculous not to pay out because of dementia - surely people with kids should be exempt as kids too can cause lots of damage !!!

Anything is possible these days with insurance companies - I...

I'm a bit unsure about how this works as I've had conflicting advice from outside so would appreciate any responses from your own experience.

Looking at moving mum into a care home. She owns...

thanks for your replies ladies. You are only confirming what deep down I am thinking.

Jude - I really feel for you - It is such a difficult time isn't it. I have shed bucket loads of tears and...

Mum is 86 and has vascular dementia and was in hospital for 6 weeks following a fall. She is still very wobbly with her mobility and has to walk with a frame and she is has limited eye sight along...

I've been reading your thread with interest because I'm currently in turmoil at the moment and I'm not sleeping.
Mum has VD and is currently in an asessment centre awaiting a decision if she can go...

Families eh.! Hope your brother will soon realise what an angel you have been for your dad. What is a WHO status as a matter of interest? Been dealing with a social worker myself for mum and...

Mum is currently in hospital awaiting her discharge package. She either goes home with a 4 x daily carers visit or into a residential assessment centre for 6 weeks run jointly by the NHS/local...