My 88 year old mother has dementia and visuoperceptual difficulties caused by the dementia which means she cannot understand what she is seeing. I would like her to go into a CH and she thinks it is a good idea too. The SW thinks she should have a care package of 4 visits a day so that she can stay in her home, but what happens when they are not there? We have already tried having private carers and meals on wheels and they were not a success. Mum has no short-term memory and concept of time and eats her lunch between 10.15am and 12.00. She waited for a carer to arrive when it was not one of her days and became very upset. I visit several times a week, change her clothes, cook, clean and garden but things still occur when I'm not there. The SW said that if she does not meet their criteria when her money runs out they will not pay for her care and she will have, effectively, made herself homeless. The SW also suggested we see a specialist to find out what her prognosis will be! Can anyone tell how dementia will evolve? She has enough funds to last for approximately 9 years, depending on which CH she goes in and how much we get for her bungalow. Has anyone else been in the situation where the LA refuses to pay the CH fees when the money runs out, and what would their criteria would be?
Any information would be greatly appreciated as things can't go on as they are.
Any information would be greatly appreciated as things can't go on as they are.