This is Maggie, she lives in a care home and has multiple sclerosis. Unlike like many of those living in care settings she is able to give voice to her opinions and feelings. Maggie misses her children and grandchildren immensely and feels very lonely. Before she...
My sister Debbie is 54 and is mentally disabled. She lives in supported living accommodation and before lock down in March she was very happy and settled and has amazing carers. Debbie would come to visit me in my own home or we’d all go to mum’s – usually for...
My dad’s name is Leslie Storey, he turns 85 in October. Before entering a care home he and mum (Mary) lived together in a bungalow just outside Blackpool. Mum’s health deteriorated 15 years ago and dad became her main carer. Dad managed well for a few years but...
Jenny’s mum Jean has lived in the same care home for the last three years where she’s been happy and settled. She has Alzheimers Dementia. After a major fall at home when she broke her hip, shoulder and knee she was hospitalised and as a result needed 24 hour care. We...
