Anyone over 70 is entitled to a report from an occupational therapist before being discharged from Hospital. I would insist that your mother has an assesment done. If she lives on her own then she may well need further supports put in place at home if she is to continue living there. The financial situtation is so dire that the hospital will try to renege on it's responsibility here, but you are in a strong negotiating position while your mother is still in hospital. Once she is discharged you won't be entitled to anything.
Threadser would you have a link to where I could view this entitlement in case the Hospital dispute this (no reason to think they will but I like to have my backround info in place). Thanks again
The HSE can increase home help hours if deemed necessary by the discharging hospital team. There is also a Home Care Package available. This would give a grant of up to €200 per week to buy in home help. There are some restrictions, i.e. the payment cannot be made to a relative etc. There are Home help agencies here in the west that can provide this service at good rates. Your PHN or Hospital OT should be able to advise.
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