Hello All,
We have often had a look at this website but have only registered tonight. It is good to know we aren't the only ones going through this.
A quick intro - my mother in law was diagnosed with AD last September and until now, has stayed at home, being looked after by her husband. Unfortunately, he has cancer of the prostrate and after recent events with treatments etc, we need to assess long term options for taking care of mum when he isn't around.
We are aware there are a number of options available to us, but at the moment, we are considering a permenant live in carer to look after her. We live a distance away, as does their second son. We would be more than happy for her to come and live with us, but on reflection, this would be disorientating and cause her possible upset, which we would like to avoid. We would obviously visit as often as possible, and they have some wonderful neighbours and friends, having lived in the same village for the last 23 years.
My question, or should I say plea - does anyone know any warm, friendly and loving people that could help look after Mum? Nottingham region.
We've looked at nursing agencies, and a number of websites, but I'm afraid the impersonal element has rendered me somewhat at a loss. We would love to think that we could find her a new lifelong friend. It is going to be distressing enough, the circumstances which are warranting this step - does anyone have any suggestions or advice.
Thank you,
SkyHigh
We have often had a look at this website but have only registered tonight. It is good to know we aren't the only ones going through this.
A quick intro - my mother in law was diagnosed with AD last September and until now, has stayed at home, being looked after by her husband. Unfortunately, he has cancer of the prostrate and after recent events with treatments etc, we need to assess long term options for taking care of mum when he isn't around.
We are aware there are a number of options available to us, but at the moment, we are considering a permenant live in carer to look after her. We live a distance away, as does their second son. We would be more than happy for her to come and live with us, but on reflection, this would be disorientating and cause her possible upset, which we would like to avoid. We would obviously visit as often as possible, and they have some wonderful neighbours and friends, having lived in the same village for the last 23 years.
My question, or should I say plea - does anyone know any warm, friendly and loving people that could help look after Mum? Nottingham region.
We've looked at nursing agencies, and a number of websites, but I'm afraid the impersonal element has rendered me somewhat at a loss. We would love to think that we could find her a new lifelong friend. It is going to be distressing enough, the circumstances which are warranting this step - does anyone have any suggestions or advice.
Thank you,
SkyHigh