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Mum and carers - what to do for the best

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Toohottoostressed · 22/03/2020 08:09

My mum had a major stroke a couple of years ago and is dependent on carers to help get washed and dressed is due to move into our garage conversion in two weeks time. This has been planned for a while and the garage being converted specifically for her.
At the moment she is living in my sisters house with her family including two fairly young children and has carers during the day.
I had been glad that she is moving in as she can be isolated but what do I do about carers? I have care booked morning and evening but I will need to go in and out with food etc.
My question is would it be better for me to cancel the care and do it all myself so she only sees me or keep the carers coming. There would be a rota of different carers so her exposure would be greater but what would happen if I have to self isolate or get ill?
And should we move her now or keep her where she is. My sis is a key worker ( definitely is) dealing with the public and so will continue to be in and out the house.
Thank you in advance for any advice

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LooseleafTea · 22/03/2020 08:14

I would move her now if you are able to. And would you cope with her care? It’s a tricky one as I think you need to be ok too and so many factors here like how you feel about it but if you did think could cope it would def seem a safer option unless anything changes and key workers start being able to be tested for the virus.

Toohottoostressed · 22/03/2020 10:21

Thank you, I could probably manage but if we do get ill and have to self isolate that would apply to my whole family so then who looks after her?

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Mlou32 · 22/03/2020 10:46

If I were you I'd move her now and take over her care, if you feel capable. This would not only limit her exposure but free up care for those who also need it. But bear in mind that this could go on for months.

LooseleafTea · 22/03/2020 22:02

I would discuss this scenario with the care team and explain you will need them if you get ill? Is there space for her to be separate if this was ever the case?
I know a lot to think about. I hope you make the best decision for you all

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