care homes and carers question for old lady

[blueberrysorbet]

has anyone got any idea who my mum shoudl go to for advice on moving out of her house to sheltered acc.? what should she do with her money, when, what she should be aware of? she hates the idea of a home and wants to sell to move to sheltered, and have a daily carer if she needs it- she is in late 70's. she still drives so wants to get sorted now. No access to interent and sadly my siblings just want her to sell up and gve them all the cash so that she is destitute and the councl can pay. I want her to spend her money on herself so want to give her great advice and help! she has no debt and no mortgage .. thanks

age concern will help you with all this.

don't let your siblings get their way, aside from the ethical arguments, council care homes are shit (caveat: the ones I've worked in have been) and struggle on their budgets (plus who knows what will happen after tonight's election results...)
Also, be very wary of the companies who want to sell her house for her etc and then use the capital to give her sheltered accom - it doesn't always work out so well for the property owner.
Try and keep her (or you or someone sensible) in charge of her own finances whatever happens - if it seems too easy it generally IS.
There are some lovely retirement villages and sheltered accommodation options out there, just have to keep looking. Don't discount ones which also have a care home on site either - means you have very flexible care pkgs as your mum gets older - only a good thing!

I know a good one in devon....?!!

Your local social care team would be a good start.

Also consider remaining at home but just increasing help and making adaptations if necessary.

Lots of gadgets and things are available to make daily living easier.

I'm an Occupational Therapist and this is something I deal with alot. Come back if I can help further.

Also, 'giving' your siblings cash wouldn't then entitle her to free care (otherwise that's what alot of people would do).