24/7 At home care for a dying relative

[ChateauMargaux]

I was wondering if anyone could help share their experiences of at home care in Ireland.

My mother is very unwell and we would like to explore the possibility of having her cared for at home. Funds should not be a problem and I am keen that she gets the best care available.

I am familiar with agency care where needs are assessed, care is assigned and the agencies get a large part of the fees.

I would prefer to get her round the clock care, in her own home, supported by community nursing support as necessary.

My father is in good health but unwilling to be her carer. My sister and I live abroad so can't help.

It is unclear at this stage if she will recover or how long she might have. She does not have cancer and it seems that hospice care is quite specific.

Any experiences and advice will be very welcome.

Have you contacted your local public health nurse ? Sometimes when people are discharged from hospital a home care package is put together. This might only be a few hrs a week / per day.
Google your local home support liason officer in the HSE and give them a call. Also check out family carers of ireland.
Cpl carers agency
Home instead - care agency
Round the clock care will cost the same as a nursing home per week. Im not advocating a NH just giving an idea of costs.
Ring the dept of social protection and ask for the carers support grant. It is back dated for 2 yrs and gives €1800 euro once a Year. Not means tested. I know you said costs arent an issue BUT its an entitlement for people like your mum who require home care.
The first ball rolling is the Public health nurse. Would you believe during March 2020 there was miltitudes of hrs going for home care as elderly forced to stay home-not so much now.
My parents get meals on wheels. They ( mostly ) taste great. They just love the desserts and is ridiculously cheap. No cooking or wash up for your dad - also arranged thru the health nurse. I hope this info is of some help. So hard to live away from ill / elderly parents.

If your Mum is blocking a bed at hospital a social worker will be assigned. Speak to her about options. They are very keen to get bed back and provide any assistance they can. Good luck.

Thank you both. Lots of information for me to start looking. Thank you.