A relative has been admitted to hospital recently and is currently being assessed for dementia. They have been unwell for some time now and have become aggressive recently so may well need to go into permanent care under the Fair Deal scheme. Can anyone tell me if it is the case that there is a waiting list of 10 to 12 months for a place?
This person lives with their wife and both are in their 80s. The wife has serious health issues also and is no longer able to care for her husband. The 2 children are not in a position to cope with their father because of space in their homes and the aggression. Will they find it extremely hard to get their father admitted to a nursing home under the scheme?
Have changes been made to the scheme since the last budget and these are partly responsible for the delays.
This person lives with their wife and both are in their 80s. The wife has serious health issues also and is no longer able to care for her husband. The 2 children are not in a position to cope with their father because of space in their homes and the aggression. Will they find it extremely hard to get their father admitted to a nursing home under the scheme?
Have changes been made to the scheme since the last budget and these are partly responsible for the delays.