Hello,
So mum went into full time residential care three weeks ago. We actually found a place that we liked and thought could be good for mum. She is still adjusting and settling in, but doesn't seem to hate it all over the time. Part of mums illness is that her anxiety levels are very high and she cries a lot. One of the other residents, has picked up on this and is shouting at mum and being verbally abusive. We took mum out for Mother's Day yesterday and on the journey home she mentioned this resident and some of things she'd been saying. The resident didn't know me and my brother were following mum into the communal lounge so we witnessed it first hand.
We have reported it to staff but feel there is little they can do. I understand mums anxiety and crying could be irritating, but I hate the idea of someone being mean to her etc. and probably making it worse. I was wondering if anyone had experienced anything similar? Had any advice? Or if this is unfortunately just a part of this horrible illness and something we have to accept? Feeling very guilty at the moment for leaving her there, even though I know it's for the best.
Thanks
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So mum went into full time residential care three weeks ago. We actually found a place that we liked and thought could be good for mum. She is still adjusting and settling in, but doesn't seem to hate it all over the time. Part of mums illness is that her anxiety levels are very high and she cries a lot. One of the other residents, has picked up on this and is shouting at mum and being verbally abusive. We took mum out for Mother's Day yesterday and on the journey home she mentioned this resident and some of things she'd been saying. The resident didn't know me and my brother were following mum into the communal lounge so we witnessed it first hand.
We have reported it to staff but feel there is little they can do. I understand mums anxiety and crying could be irritating, but I hate the idea of someone being mean to her etc. and probably making it worse. I was wondering if anyone had experienced anything similar? Had any advice? Or if this is unfortunately just a part of this horrible illness and something we have to accept? Feeling very guilty at the moment for leaving her there, even though I know it's for the best.
Thanks
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