Mum was diagnosed 4 years ago and I estimate from her symptoms she is now moving into middle stage. She is no longer recognising family members and their relationships, has stopped doing her crosswords, has deteriorating eyesight, refuses to wear her hearing aids, and is becoming paranoid (not trusting close relatives and carers).
She is bladder incontinent and the two care homes she has been in had/have difficulties in managing her bladder incontinence. She constantly smells of urine, wets the bed every night, stains her clothes and shoes, and puts her wet clothes in the wardrobe which pollutes the rest of her clothing. The GP has decreased her incontinence medication because it 'can deteriorate memory further'. She was meticulous about showering every morning but has recently started to stop. I am at a loss to understand why her carers cannot manage these basic issues, which undermine her dignity.
Do I need to consider moving her from a care to a nursing home? Will she receive better care?
She is bladder incontinent and the two care homes she has been in had/have difficulties in managing her bladder incontinence. She constantly smells of urine, wets the bed every night, stains her clothes and shoes, and puts her wet clothes in the wardrobe which pollutes the rest of her clothing. The GP has decreased her incontinence medication because it 'can deteriorate memory further'. She was meticulous about showering every morning but has recently started to stop. I am at a loss to understand why her carers cannot manage these basic issues, which undermine her dignity.
Do I need to consider moving her from a care to a nursing home? Will she receive better care?