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Most people as they age begin to be aware of the care system or lack of it. I recently attended a seminar run by the NHS and I was impressed by what they were wanting to achieve. To move away from the current system as seen on the programme but have one body responsible for putting all services into place to enable people to stay in their homes.
What I noted from this programme was that there was no mention of how they could use their home to fund the 24 hour care if all else fails
Unfortunately we are all part of a system which rewards those who do not help themselves. That is if they are on benefits and have a council property and any money they have can be spent socially as they do not need to cover costs on their home. If they need help in the care system then it is provided free.
I can speak of this with honesty as I am the sole unpaid carer for my husband and we were unable to obtain help for electrically remote controlled doors to enable my husband to answer the door. We did eventually have a system installed at our cost. So if you are careful and pay your taxes you are penalised.
No wonder Mrs Price looked anxious when being questioned you could feel the fear and tension and I did not agree with the psychiatrist who considered that she could no longer be relied upon to make decisions for herself.
Her carers are better equipped to consider her decision making and state of mind.
Thank goodness she is a feisty lady who knows her mind and how to get her own way.