Q1: What services would you consider referring to for Eve to remain at home?
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?
Eve, as she has mental capacity and neither child has power of attorney.
Q3: It is ok to adapt the home to ensure that Eve does not do things that may put her at risk. Stopping her from going into the kitchen area by using black mats next to the door is an effective way to manage falls.
No, this is not good. It is unsupportive and will cause further complications in Eve’s house and life. I do not believe Eve should be prevented from going into the kitchen. Other measures could be put in place to assist will falls; while still able to do things for herself, Eve should be encouraged and supported to do so.
Q4: What did you understand from the answerphone messages left on Eve’s telephone? How did these messages sound to you? How do you feel about putting yourself in Eve’s shoes and hearing the answerphone messages as if you were her?
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