Care home

[mikeb2]

My OH and I talking and looking for day clubs to go too=( difficulty in finding a club for him has not much available ) but this researching has brought has to talk about the future while we can and this has brought us onto care homes- just wondering when is a good idea to visit one or two or is it too early for us and without invention of social services

 

[SeaSwallow]

It is probably a good idea to look around your area to see what the local homes are like, but please remember that the standards can change over time. You might find the attached information useful.

Care homes: Who chooses and who pays?

Read our advice and information about choosing and paying for full-time care.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

 

[Izzy]

I wondered if you would find this of any help -

Care homes: When is the right time and who decides?

Advice and practical tips for carers on when is the right time for a person to be moved to a care home.

www.alzheimers.org.uk

 

[Izzy]

Oops sorry @mikeb2 - just realised I’ve added the same link as @SeaSwallow!

 

[Chizz]

My OH and I talking and looking for day clubs to go too=( difficulty in finding a club for him has not much available ) but this researching has brought has to talk about the future while we can and this has brought us onto care homes- just wondering when is a good idea to visit one or two or is it too early for us and without invention of social services

Hi @mikeb2 - not only may care homes change between now and when needed, if at all, but so may your needs. If and when the times comes, you always have to check that the "preferred" home or homes can deal with those specific needs.

 

[SeaSwallow]

Great minds @Izzy