Hi, I am a new member but have been reading posts for a while now as my mum has dementia. It's been difficult for the last 5 years but between my sister and I we have coped. It became evident last year that we could no longer manage and after a spell in hospital mum was sent home with carers, but unfortunately that didn't work out as she wouldn't accept that she needed the help. After 2 more spells in hospItal Social Services accepted that a care home was the only option now. Because we didn't have immediate access to her funds (I was in the process of applying for Deputyship) SS found her the only space available out of the borough. My daughter and I went to visit yesterday and I was truly shocked at just how awful the place was. The staff are lovely but the home itself leaves so much to be desired, shabby,smelly, little in the way of activities going on and just so depressing. We were told that she has one of the best bedrooms, but if that's the best what are the others like? My mum has the financial resources to buy good care and we will get her out of there asap but I feel.for the people who are just dumped in a home that really will not help with their complex conditions. This has really opened my eyes to how bad social.care is in this country. I can speak.up.for my mum but what about those who have no one to be their voice?
Thank you for allowing me my rant, it's good to get this off my chest.
Thank you for allowing me my rant, it's good to get this off my chest.