[em73]

Thank you – I really do mean this from the bottom of my heart. You understand and in a way that social workers do not seem to. Two social workers have told me they’ve not come across such a complex case to which the GP said they are lucky because she see’s dementia/alcohol disorder often.

We have had another very bad weekend, in and out and back again to hospital, it is ridiculous and yes your right my Aunt does present as suicidal. Our biggest fear was that in time they would just see her as someone who drinks too much and not someone with Dementia. I always felt the no capacity assessment would be weighty but nope. They’ve said that they are applying to the court of protection this week but we’ve heard it all before.

Onwards we go.

Thank you again for such kindness and good advice.

xx

[em73]

Hello LindyLoo

Thank you so much- I will definitely contact the ones you’ve suggested. The social worker has given me lots of help and this week he has asked me about how I am too so I know they are looking after me too in a way.

I have applied for POA which was encouraged by the social worker whilst my Aunt was still in hospital. I’m still waiting for it which is quite stressful as my Aunt will not let me sort out her and her deceased husbands finances etc and she is now receiving care bills. It is a mess.

She has also lost stones in weight in a short space of time and clothes are not fitting her well so she isn’t getting dressed unless the carers assist. I have bought her today a lot of new things to wear in the hope she starts caring a little more.

Thank you so much for listening and your good advice.

Em x

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