My great aunt, my late grandmothers sister, has Alzheimer's. Obviously she is confused and vulnerable. Our parents and grandparents are dead so her care has fallen to myself and brother.
I've basically been told on aibu that I am being unreasonable because carers don't get paid much but the carers are smoking which puts Ga off her food and she's barely eating a thing. We've booked times of 12:30 and 5 for lunch and tea but carers come as early as 11 for lunch and 3 for tea! As she's incontinent she's also left sitting in a wet pad and a dirty one too at times. It breaks my heart. I've been told to pay more and increase the time but I am already paying around £70 a day for her care and I just can't afford it.
I recognise carers have awful working conditions but surely this doesn't mean a vulnerable old lady should have to put up with them coming whenever they feel like it, smelling strongly of smoke, and generally not giving her the care she needs?
I am very worried about this. My parents died in my teens and my late grandmother and great aunt were so kind and supportive, I feel like I'm letting them all down.
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Dementia and Alzheimer's
Stressed and upset about care great aunt is receiving
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Hedgehogcrossing · 31/10/2014 10:53
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