Tony is 76 and has been living with Alzheimer's for 9 years. His verbal skills are deteriorating, he rarely speaks uninitiated. He answers in a quiet tone, to simple questions. He currently needs 24 hour supervision and help with all of his care needs, which is provided mainly by his wife Maura. He has home care every morning to help get dressed. He can no longer attend the Day Care Centre as his mobility is poor, and Maura cannot assist him in getting in and out of the car.
The Public Health Nurse calls and sees that Maura is struggling and says she would like to make an application for respite for Tony.
Maura cannot think straight.
1. What would help Maura, to guide her next steps?
2. What could she do next? Why?