My lovely MIL has moved into a nursing home two days ago. She has quite severe physical mobility issues as a result of stroke, also has diabetes, and a catheter. Her mental capacity is fine, although she is in a lot of physical pain and sleeps a lot.
I've arrived to see her this morning (11ish) to find her in bed asleep. Not a problem in itself but the door to her room was wide open with residents walking the corridor. One pleasant resident has come into her room while I have been here, peered at MIL asleep and asked me what time lunch is.
This is all new to me and DH. Is this normal that doors would be left like this and residents can wander in? I can see that doors shut could also be a safeguard issue.
Elderly parents
Care home - is this normal?
Franklefoot · 23/03/2024 11:31
user1567879667589 · 23/03/2024 20:53
Yes - doors open, and staff used to glance in every time they passed by and have a quick chat. It was very helpful in keeping spirits up once my relative no longer capable of spending time in the communal areas. No dementia patients at this home though.
In the last few weeks when i spent every day there, there was a fire alarm test once a week and the doors shut automatically when the alarm goes off. That was a bit of a surprise!
SunbathingDragon · 24/03/2024 12:07
It’s normal but it means not only do things get taken but I’ve seen many occasions where a man with dementia will be so confused that he will urinate in the room. It is classed as H&S but other places have alternatives in place and fewer rooms in between fire doors which seems to help.
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