I have cared for my mam for the last five year's - she was diagnosed with Alzheimers 3 years ago. She was placed into respite for 2 weeks last Monday. I was informed by social worker today that mam needs 24-hour care and that she has to leave respite home on friday by which time i need to have found a home which provides EMI nursing - highest band of care. I was not prepared for this and didn't want to hear this - I have struggled to care for mam whilst working full-time and raising a young family with the loving support of a good husband for the last 3 years. I really don't want her to go into a care home but have to admit to myself that she will be safer there. I just want to ask others on this site how on earth am I supposed to find a suitable home - one which i feel will fulfill all the requirements I have in 3 days!!! I have been told mam needs 24-hour care and when i asked the social worker what would happen if I can't find a suitable home by friday I was told well I'll have to see what my manager says about that.
Judes
Judes