My mum has AD and has been deteriorating quite rapidly over the past 6 months. She lives alone in a 2 storey house, and we have been gradually increasing the level of care to enable her to stay at home. She has always said that she does not 'want to go into a home', and still says that during her more lucid periods. At present mum is in hospital following a fall at home - no injuries but extremely confused and now incontinent. The doctors, OT's and Social Worker say it would be unsafe for her to go back to her own home and they are now in the process of looking for a long term care place. I have EPA and my understanding is that I can make welfare decisions when mum is 'incapable'.
Mum is still capable of making decisions and is quite adamant and consistent in her desire to go back to her own home. Its just that her decision is counter to everyone elses opinion. I believe we could not manage to support her at home any more. How can I make an EPA decision against her express wishes? No doubt the doctors will sign a piece of paper saying she is incapable - because her opinion disagreees with theirs ( and objective reality). I am not sure if I have a question for the forum, just wanted to express my concern at having to make a decision against mums wishes.
Richard
Mum is still capable of making decisions and is quite adamant and consistent in her desire to go back to her own home. Its just that her decision is counter to everyone elses opinion. I believe we could not manage to support her at home any more. How can I make an EPA decision against her express wishes? No doubt the doctors will sign a piece of paper saying she is incapable - because her opinion disagreees with theirs ( and objective reality). I am not sure if I have a question for the forum, just wanted to express my concern at having to make a decision against mums wishes.
Richard