Important questions
The Co-oidijating Centre for Geriari and Domiciliary Senid has compiled a list of‘‘often forgotten qietions” which people shoufl keep in mind when ti£y are considering goirt into care: I
• What does i/cost to change? j • Can I affordit? • Are there Contracts which need to K looked at by my solicitr? • Do I havea signed agreement of ay rights and responsibilSes? • What happns when my money runs out? • Do I have.a room to myself?
• Can I ha« breakfast in bed sometihes?
• Will I need to make my bed?
• Is there a choice of meals? • Do I have a choice with whom I share?
• Do I have to go to bed at a set time?
• Can I lie on my bed in the afternoons when I want a rest? • Can I watch TV when I want to?
• Will someone help me if I need assistance?
• Do I have to do my own washing? ® What happens if I get sick in the night? • Can I make a cup of tea when I want to? • Can I have visitors in my room? ® Can my doctor and
minister of religion visit me?
• Is there a telephone I can use?
9 Can I continue my usual hobbies?
® May I turn the heater on if I am cold? ® Will I have to use a hot water bottle or be able to use an electric blanket?
® Which possessions can I take with me?
@ Can I go away for holidays? • Can I go out with my friends? • What are the rules of the home?
© Can I take my favourite pieces of furniture?
• Do I have to lose the company of my pet?
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Press, 15 April 1986, Page 23
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