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> She has two carers who come in four times a day, and they are wonderful. My dad arranged something similar for my mom in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s.
by flatline 5y ago
> She has two carers who come in four times a day, and they are wonderful.
My dad arranged something similar for my mom in the advanced stages of Alzheimer’s. It is nearly impossible in the US, I don’t even know if you can still do it without being wealthy. It required long term care insurance prepaid for years, and it was still a nightmare of weekly paperwork to manage all the claims. The care for his sister, and treatment and recovery for multiple strokes - out of reach for many farmers around the world. This man is very lucky indeed.
- worik 5y agoSocialised medicine. It is great
- someelephant 5y agoEven small European communities have adult day programs for people with Alzheimer's etc. The idea of old folks homes is foreign in places where people aren't wealthy to begin with. Interesting how a market appears to extract wealth when it exists.
- forsakenkraken 5y agoThis is pretty common on the NHS. Also, as Wales is a devolved nation, we can plough more money into the NHS than happesn in England. Also less privatisation.
- tonyedgecombe 5y agoThe NHS isn't responsible for social care, that falls under the local council.
- hycaria 5y agoIt’s not really a sustainable solution though is it?