Mum is 97 years old, in the moderate stages of Mixed Dementia, knows what's going on and on the surface appears unaffected, however, she's forgetful etc, can be left for an hour or two but is doubly incontinent due to age, but can clean herself up, can't cook for herself nor medicate but personal care she can cope with.
We are wanting a few nights away to recharge after having her living with us now for 18,months. I've looked at several homes for respite and each one insisted she goes into their Dementia unit as she has a diagnosis, and at a minimum of 2 weeks and £3000.
Firstly it would destroy her and secondly I'm afraid she would deteriorate as I've heard horrendous stories of once in they lose what little they have. Even the carer today said that 10days in with her Mum she became bedridden with assisted feeding. Please tell me this isn't the norm.....its not worth the risk.
Thanks for any input x
We are wanting a few nights away to recharge after having her living with us now for 18,months. I've looked at several homes for respite and each one insisted she goes into their Dementia unit as she has a diagnosis, and at a minimum of 2 weeks and £3000.
Firstly it would destroy her and secondly I'm afraid she would deteriorate as I've heard horrendous stories of once in they lose what little they have. Even the carer today said that 10days in with her Mum she became bedridden with assisted feeding. Please tell me this isn't the norm.....its not worth the risk.
Thanks for any input x