My mother in law was last assessed as being in the mid-late stages of Alzheimer's. Her husband, who was in a nursing home for well over a year, died early this year. About 4 weeks ago her daughter took her on a week's holiday abroad. Since then she has been confused about the days of the week and what day of tablet she is on. She also had what we think was a small burn on her hand yesterday but she can't tell you what happened due to her speech issue (below). We also got a call from a neighbour who said she calls to them a few times during the day and they feel she needs to go in somewhere.
As a former home help herself she has refused all help. The carers come in twice a day and either my husband or her daughter call each evening with more time being spent with her on a Saturday and Sunday by her daughter who takes her out for a few hours.
She also has asphasia (hope I've spelt this correctly) and therefore cannot communicate in words so is hard to understand - she might get one word out but then the rest are what I'd liken to 'ticks' if that makes sense.
She has managed quite well in the house until now. She is petrified of going into a nursing home - absolutely petrified.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. A social worker is going to visit tomorrow.
Thanks
As a former home help herself she has refused all help. The carers come in twice a day and either my husband or her daughter call each evening with more time being spent with her on a Saturday and Sunday by her daughter who takes her out for a few hours.
She also has asphasia (hope I've spelt this correctly) and therefore cannot communicate in words so is hard to understand - she might get one word out but then the rest are what I'd liken to 'ticks' if that makes sense.
She has managed quite well in the house until now. She is petrified of going into a nursing home - absolutely petrified.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. A social worker is going to visit tomorrow.
Thanks