Mom fell down and broke her hip nine weeks ago. She has been in hospital since and her physical condition is as good as its ever going to be now, she can get around with a walking frame but scared of falling again. She has been on the point of discharge for two weeks now and we have had a meeting with Discharge nurse, ward sister, OT nurse and social worker. We are now caught in the mad mad world of awaiting the official needs assessment report to get to the local authority finance dept so we know at what level of funding we can afford. Social worker says she is awaiting some more info from Hospital, hospital pushing for us to find a care home, care homes we looked at are quoting top up fees we cant afford for Alzheimer patients. Mom has no property or assets. Why does it feel everybody has lost sight of the fact that an 86 year old lady who brought up a family of seven who all but one are in work and contribute to society. She herself worked part time all her working life to help provide and now needs help.
Social worker says she only needs basic residential care as she is not showing any behaviour issues and is compliant.... her sons and daughters may start showing these issues and will be far from compliant if we don't see an improvement soon. It just seems as though we have to fight for our rights and information.... this cant be right or proper in a world we are told by politicians should be open and transparent ! Sorry for rant.
Social worker says she only needs basic residential care as she is not showing any behaviour issues and is compliant.... her sons and daughters may start showing these issues and will be far from compliant if we don't see an improvement soon. It just seems as though we have to fight for our rights and information.... this cant be right or proper in a world we are told by politicians should be open and transparent ! Sorry for rant.