© Danielle Robertson Consulting Pty Ltd t/as DR Care Solutions
DR Care Solutions was approach by a previous client to assist a friend of theirs. Jana*, a 78-year-old, fit lady, who was living independently suffered a sudden, severe and debilitating stroke. It resulted in an extended hospital stay under professional medical and nursing care. The hospital advised that the permanent disabilities Jana sustained were too severe for her to return home. Residential aged care was required.
As a result of the event, the daughter and only living child, went into total shock. Jana had been so fit and well that they had never discussed what type of care she would want should a life event intervene.
Additionally, Jana had no estate plan in place. On losing physical and cognitive capacity, she had returned to speaking in her native tongue, Serbian.
In this scenario:
DR Care Solutions was engaged and within five days, DR Care Solutions:
This beautiful contented lady was relocated into a lovely residential aged care facility within the week. It was close to where her daughter lived, and, to Jana's pleasure, three carers and two other residents at the facility also all spoke Serbian also.
The estate planning documents were finalised.
DR Care Solutions visited Jana at the end of her first month at the facility. The visit confirmed that she was being well cared for.
Discussions with Jana's daughter revealed that she was extremely relieved knowing that she could visit her mother any time she wished. She was also greatly relieved to have her mother placed in such a good facility providing wonderful care. It has given her peace of mind knowing her mother has the best possible care for the rest of her life.
DR Care Solutions visited Jana at the end of her first month at the facility. The visit confirmed that she was being well cared for.
* Names have been changed to protect the identity and privacy of subjects.
For more information, please reach out to Danielle Robertson at DR Care Solutions for an initial discussion on how to set up the right care, support and assistance for your loved one, at the right time and in the right place.