Personal care and companionship

Betty has always been a strong minded, independent lady.  She lost her husband when her children were young, never remarried and despite hardships, brought her children up alone.  Betty had always expressed to her children that she never wanted to end up in a residential care home or live with them, but wanted to maintain her own independence.  Betty’s children are very close to their mum, but are all now married and lead busy lives.

Betty is becoming frail and although she is able to do some very light household chores, she is unable to go shopping on her own and cooking is becoming difficult.  Over the years she has lost touch with her friends and sometimes feels lonely and isolated.