My Mum, who is 93, moved into extra care housing (rented flat with meals provided and care available) just under 2 years ago. Her mobility was poor, and she had reached the point where she was having falls, even with regular care visits, and struggled to get up the steps from her flat to the street. For a year or so, she was happy with the move, and seemed to be coping with help. Then this year she has had a series of terrible falls, two involving head injuries, as well as chest and urine infections. She was having to have almost 24/7 care with bed and chair sensors in place. My partner and I had a meeting with the senior carer and manager, who felt she was unlikely to regain her mobility. We have, with her knowledge and consent, moved her to residential care, within the same building. It is a lovely place, and she can still see her friends at lunch, if she wants, and go to the same activities. Obviously she has far less room, but we brought over all the furniture we could. Yesterday she asked me when she was going back to her flat (the falls have affected her memory and concentration), and seemed downcast when I explained the situation. Now I am consumed by guilt that I have done the wrong thing.
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