My Mum (79) is 5 years in with Dementia and I would describe later stages.
I have followed this forum and experience most things and now in recent months police and social care involvement - Mum running off - Dad blind drunk unable to cope etc.
Yesterday we had a nurse and social care visit for mental health assessment and the nurse didn't even bother doing the assessment as it was plain to see.
Also in hand was a police report which may for hard reading (mum escaping for the nth time - returned by police - dad found drunk etc - mum refusing to enter the house etc)
So.......
Dad has agreed to put mum into a home. Doesn't want anything to do it - it is up to my sister and I.
Now...the shock...
They do have savings - they're not millionaires!! but exceed the threshold for mums savings etc.
The care home near us - yes it is private - £1,200 per week!!!
We get attendance allowance ~£350 p/month
I understand there is opportunity for additional funding 'continuing heath care' which is not means tested.
However - I sense this funding is very much focused on mobility and health needs rather than social and mental issues??
Any thoughts - If you want to push for funding is it heavily focused on health and mobility??
As ever - thank you - This forum has been very helpful on our continuing journey
I have followed this forum and experience most things and now in recent months police and social care involvement - Mum running off - Dad blind drunk unable to cope etc.
Yesterday we had a nurse and social care visit for mental health assessment and the nurse didn't even bother doing the assessment as it was plain to see.
Also in hand was a police report which may for hard reading (mum escaping for the nth time - returned by police - dad found drunk etc - mum refusing to enter the house etc)
So.......
Dad has agreed to put mum into a home. Doesn't want anything to do it - it is up to my sister and I.
Now...the shock...
They do have savings - they're not millionaires!! but exceed the threshold for mums savings etc.
The care home near us - yes it is private - £1,200 per week!!!
We get attendance allowance ~£350 p/month
I understand there is opportunity for additional funding 'continuing heath care' which is not means tested.
However - I sense this funding is very much focused on mobility and health needs rather than social and mental issues??
Any thoughts - If you want to push for funding is it heavily focused on health and mobility??
As ever - thank you - This forum has been very helpful on our continuing journey