Dear Members,
We have been married for 67 years but my wife is now in a nursing home following successive bouts of chest infection. However over the last six months she has been relatively well considering her dementia and alzheimers prognosis, but now she repeatedly pleads that she might be allowed to spend remaining time at home with me.
I cannot get any active support from GP, nursing home manager or social services assessor. I am intending to purchase a Thermaposture Rotocare bed, an Invacare Reliant 350 Stand Assisted Hoist (as used with her in the home) and a commode and minor accessories. Of course there would be daily attendance by qualified carers for support and no doubt the district nurse would be available when required.
Are there any legal objections to us proceeding with these proposals? Any advice would be welcome,
John Clark new member
We have been married for 67 years but my wife is now in a nursing home following successive bouts of chest infection. However over the last six months she has been relatively well considering her dementia and alzheimers prognosis, but now she repeatedly pleads that she might be allowed to spend remaining time at home with me.
I cannot get any active support from GP, nursing home manager or social services assessor. I am intending to purchase a Thermaposture Rotocare bed, an Invacare Reliant 350 Stand Assisted Hoist (as used with her in the home) and a commode and minor accessories. Of course there would be daily attendance by qualified carers for support and no doubt the district nurse would be available when required.
Are there any legal objections to us proceeding with these proposals? Any advice would be welcome,
John Clark new member