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?
Until it is established that Eve does not have capacity she should remain in charge of her own care.
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 understand why the family have done this but it is not appropriate. Eve should be encouraged and supported to remain as independent as possible.
