Q1: What services would you consider referring to for Eve to remain at home?

1. Dementia Nursing Team, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and consider carers.

Q2: Eve has Alzheimer’s disease, and her son and daughter are both inputting into her care. Who should be making the decisions about Eve’s care?

1. Eve as she still has capacity. As Zara and Hannah have mentioned collaboration would be helpful here so that Eve can have extra support.

Q3: It is ok to adapt the home to ensure that Eve does not do things that may put her at risk. Stopping her going into the kitchen area by using black mats next to the door is an effective way to manage falls.
I agree with Daniel so have chosen 1 and 2 as both have pros and cons.

1. Yes, this is a good strategy as it keeps Eve away from risks. This will keep her safe but still give her some independence. This is a compromise between utility and dignity and is possibly a better alternative than medication.

2. No, this is not good. It is not supportive and is going to cause further complications within Eve’s house and life. This may be quite confusing to her and make her fearful. It will create a ‘visual cliff’ which could cause a fall.

Q4: What did you understand from the answerphone messages left on Eve’s telephone?
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