How difficult or straightforward is it to find a place in a care home. My Mum with Alzheimer’s has deteriorated significantly since being diagnosed two and a half years ago. My Dad is struggling to cope but persistently refuses any outside help. I live over a 100 miles away and work full time. I don’t want to be a carer and in any case with the rising costs of living can’t afford to give up work. I’m actually doing overtime to pay for the petrol costs of the return journey when I visit. I suspect Mum will outlive Dad and wonder what would happen if he died or became ill as he’s the sole carer. There’s no other family to help.
Would I be expected to sort out a care home or would social services step in if there was a sudden emergency?My Mum would be self funding initially although the money they have won’t last long. I have a POA for health and finance. Is it worth putting my Mum’s name forward to local care homes now and can I do this without my Dad’s agreement as he also has POA. He isn’t very realistic about the future and won’t make any provision.
Would I be expected to sort out a care home or would social services step in if there was a sudden emergency?My Mum would be self funding initially although the money they have won’t last long. I have a POA for health and finance. Is it worth putting my Mum’s name forward to local care homes now and can I do this without my Dad’s agreement as he also has POA. He isn’t very realistic about the future and won’t make any provision.