Bowling Bun Thank you for that. I agree with what you're saying and I think the COVID pandemic has made matters a lot worse. In my situation I was doing a lot more for them as they couldn't go out. It's now expected and that leads to the abuse. The pandemic I feel has hastened their decline . I'm su...

Thought I'd give you an update. Things went further downhill . I was going at this point 5 times a week after work. One particular day my mother started to scream at me. I was interfering- she had asked me to set up a direct debit which I told her I cannot do without a POA. I was weak and stupid and...

I was given an appt by my GP last Friday for the Pzier jab as I'm a carer.
Unfortunately could not have it as I'm highly allergic and have to wait for the Ozford jab

Thank you both. The Carers were going twice a day but Mum stopped that. She has had arthritis for years. She collapsed at home and was not admitted to hospital. Doc says that's as good as it's getting. Offered physio in the past but refused. Yes they should be in a residential facility but will not ...

I care for my 2 elderly parents. Mum 81 with severe arthritis and Dad 85. I also work full time. End of Jan Mums mobility went completely. Cannot lift legs into bed,get to the WC etc. Approached Social Services and have carers going in once a day plus alarm installed and equipment etc. I am currentl...