We moved my mum into the resdential side of a care home last September. She seemed to settle in really well and has made new friends. Within a couple of weeks she was able to find her bedroom (it's on the first floor off the main corridor) so we were really impressed.
Staff have reported that she has tried to go out a few times but she came from her own home where she could come and go although she rarely went further than her front drive. They have not reported this happening for a few weeks but yesterday we got a call to say that mum was in the garden and went out the gate (which is normally locked but left open by workmen). She was found in the local high street by the police and returned to the home.
The home has now asked for a meeting and have said that due to her declining health, they want to move her to the dementia unit. We are very reluctant for her to be moved as, physically she is very fit and able and she enjoys the company of others. I'm worried that in the dementia unit the only people she have to interact with are the staff and that she will deteriorate very quickly. There is also a cost implication for her moving as the demenita unit and she is entirely self funding.
Are we worrying needlessly?
Do we have any say about moving her or is the only choice to find another home?
Thank you for your advice in advance
Plum x
Staff have reported that she has tried to go out a few times but she came from her own home where she could come and go although she rarely went further than her front drive. They have not reported this happening for a few weeks but yesterday we got a call to say that mum was in the garden and went out the gate (which is normally locked but left open by workmen). She was found in the local high street by the police and returned to the home.
The home has now asked for a meeting and have said that due to her declining health, they want to move her to the dementia unit. We are very reluctant for her to be moved as, physically she is very fit and able and she enjoys the company of others. I'm worried that in the dementia unit the only people she have to interact with are the staff and that she will deteriorate very quickly. There is also a cost implication for her moving as the demenita unit and she is entirely self funding.
Are we worrying needlessly?
Do we have any say about moving her or is the only choice to find another home?
Thank you for your advice in advance
Plum x