Caring for someone with psp

[Chrissmitch]

For years I have always had a holidY with my grandchildren in February how is the best way to get care for my partner while I take this break, I feel I need it and I am sure it would do both of us good

[Joeglad]

If you are in the UK you should get in touch with your local Social Services. They can give you details of what is available in your area.

[Yvonneandgeorge]

I was lucky my brother offered to come and look after George, so I got a week away with my sister in law, could you ask a family member? Our as joeglad said ask your social worker, for any options they could give you. Will do you good to get away, hope it all works out for you.

Love Yvonne xxxxxx

[Amilazy]

You definitely need to get respite care a week out helps you recharge your batteries to continue caring for your partner but also gives them a change of scene. If you are in the UK contact your local social services they should be able to help arrange it. If though you have CHC more difficult yes NHS will pay but you have to find the care home/hospice and get it approved for funding as NHS social workers not used to looking after carers. Be aware though respite care places not very flexible so if you need cover for Feb you need to start yesterday. If you are not in UK there are similar services but you need to sort out with your doctor.

Best wishes and welcome to the site Tim

[timinsuranceman]

PSPA provides hospice care or you can contact me and my family will look after your partner if he is relatively nearby

[Chrissmitch in reply to timinsuranceman]

Where are you based timinsuranceman

[Heady in reply to Chrissmitch]

Please don't listen this man!!! Look up past posts!

Lots of love

Heady

[mthteach]

timinsuranceman, what is PSPA? I could never take a trip without my spouse. Our son or daughter are the only family that could do it, and they have their own families to watch after. I would not ask. Our son is Air Force and has a 9 month old baby. Our daughter has 3 kids, 4,10,12. And, her mother-in-law lives with her and is on her death bed with Alzheimer's

[jzygirl]

Chris i think your best bet is to get hold of social services they will be able to point you in the right direction for respite care. The pspa does not do respite or hospice care as far as i know. Janexx

[abirke]

I think the UK has hospices that provide short term care for severe patients. In the US, I do not know of this sort of service. A trusted friend or relative? or maybe a care facililty who might be able to take your mate for a week or so. It may not be covered by insurance or Social Security/medicare etc.

That's all I Got, I'm glad you're asking now...February is not that far away!

AVB