What challenges have you faced in placing your loved one in a care home?
Making the decision to move your person with dementia (PWD) into a home is incredibly hard.
Whilst people around you may say it's 'the best thing to do' or 'you’ve done the right thing,' the reality is, no matter how much you've struggled with the decision (I did too), sometimes the time comes.
Whether it’s for their health, well-being, or your own, it’s such a difficult but necessary step.
This doesn’t mean you stop being their caregiver—you’re still responsible for ensuring they receive the right care.
In the Care Home:
Are their needs truly being met?
Are they eating well?
Are they receiving the correct medications?
Do they enjoy the activities, or are they being pushed to participate?
How do you ensure they're safe and comfortable, especially if they can't communicate their needs?
How do the staff interact with everyone?
Is it clean?
Are you able to communicate with them?
Even though they’re in a care home, you’re still their advocate, making sure they’re treated with respect and compassion. You are their voice. We protect them when they can't protect themselves.
Share your stories here.