Thanks for the suggestion of having an optician come to the house. I will try that. Yes, the live-in care option is hugely expensive. Mum has some savings and some equity in the house but she will have to go into a care home at some point. I am hoping she/we can afford live-in care until she no longer knows what is really going on. Horrible to say that I know but we went through this with my father-in-law and so, sadly, we know what is in store. Of course, my mum absolutely doesn't want any carers. She already complains about the ones that currently come at lunch-time but we will just have to stand firm. This is so difficult. Thank goodness for this forum - such lovely people, helpful advice and it's nice knowing I'm not the only one finding it extremely hard and stressful. x