My elderly parents (DD 87, DM nearly 86) both diagnosed with dementia and both extremely difficult to deal with. They have always had a very poor relationship and an inability to emotionally regulate themselves, my mother especially has always dragged me and my oldest sister into their rows and disagreements.
The other day they almost came to blows, and were also both threatening self harm, so I called the elderly mental health unit and have been advised to ask Social Care for a needs assessment. Physically they can dress, wash, go to toilet etc, but mentally it's a whole different story.
Can anyone advise on what to expect from Social Care? Are they likely to offer care, given my parents are physically not too bad? And if my parents refuse carers/care home, as they have done before, what are my options then?