Hi everyone,
If any of you can remember,last week i had the task at work of telling a family that their parent had developed dementia like symptoms and that we were looking into having them re-banded.Like i said on my post i did what i had to do,sensitivley and professionally.I have had a call this afternoon from work telling me that the consultant is coming to see this lady on wednesday and the family have requested that i attend the meeting.I am not sure what they want from me.I did tell them of my dads situation,i just hope they don't want me there so they can draw emotional support from me.I will support them,but my support is for their parent who does need more care than we can give.As you will all know it is horrible to see our loved ones on a decline but i do feel the family bury their heads in the sand.It has also been said that our home just wants rid of her.I am gutted at the remark.Would anyone want their loved ones in a setting that doesn't meet their needs?What do i do?it is my day off so i am not obliged to attend the meeting.I feel world war 3 coming on.Any advice? I have never in my years as a carer been put in this situationthanks love elainex
If any of you can remember,last week i had the task at work of telling a family that their parent had developed dementia like symptoms and that we were looking into having them re-banded.Like i said on my post i did what i had to do,sensitivley and professionally.I have had a call this afternoon from work telling me that the consultant is coming to see this lady on wednesday and the family have requested that i attend the meeting.I am not sure what they want from me.I did tell them of my dads situation,i just hope they don't want me there so they can draw emotional support from me.I will support them,but my support is for their parent who does need more care than we can give.As you will all know it is horrible to see our loved ones on a decline but i do feel the family bury their heads in the sand.It has also been said that our home just wants rid of her.I am gutted at the remark.Would anyone want their loved ones in a setting that doesn't meet their needs?What do i do?it is my day off so i am not obliged to attend the meeting.I feel world war 3 coming on.Any advice? I have never in my years as a carer been put in this situationthanks love elainex