When is the right time for someone to go into care?
When is the right time for someone to go into care? The question seems sooo simple, but the answer is very complicated. The simple answer is…. It all depends! It depends on [...]
Issues that arise in assessment meetings
Issues that arise in assessment meetings I recently attended an assessment for NHS Continuing Care Funding, the person being assessed was an elderly person who had severe dementia and other healthcare [...]
The day everything changed!
The day everything changed! I was contacted recently by the son a client, whom I had dealt with around 18 months ago. My client has just passed away. My client [...]
Dying and Bereavement
Dying and bereavement When a family member is terminally ill, everyone deals with that information in different ways, that includes the person themselves. The Kubler-Ross model has 5 stages: Denial, [...]
Best Interests Meetings
Best Interests Meeting These meetings need to take place when there is no Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney in place, when the person under discussion has lost mental capacity [...]