Client Case Studies & Recommendations
Client Need: Mr. S an elderly gentleman with profound dementia who was unable to care for himself.
Our Response: Oxford Aunts attended a case conference with the geriatrician and day centre manager and he was cared for at home for a further eighteen months until nursing home care became necessary.
Client Comment: "We were delighted that A was our first carer. She was a big help setting the whole thing up and helped iron out any teething problems" - Client's Daughter
Client Need: Lady C, a 96 year old frail lady with memory loss, who had been a previous client, wanted to come home from the nursing home for two weeks holiday.
Our Response: Oxford Aunts liaised with the occupational therapist and nursing home and put three carers with full manual handling expertise into the client's home.
Client Comment: "Lady C thoroughly enjoyed herself. The team gave my 95 year old mother a very happy and successful fortnight's holiday back at her home. She did very well indeed" - Client's Daughter
Client Need: A lady in her 80's was having a hip replacement and required help when she returned home.
Our Response: Mrs K was assessed whilst she was in hospital and a carer went home with her and helped her get back on her feet.
Client Comment: "We both found E an admirable carer and felt that we had greatly benefited from her week stay here" - Client's Son
Client Need: Mr A (a previous client) was frail and unwell; his wife needed help looking after him again.
Our Response: An immediate re-assessment was done and a carer put into the home. The following day Mr A was admitted to hospital for a blood transfusion. The carer spent each day with the client, helping with personal care, ensuring he ate and drank sufficiently and generally giving reassurance.
Client Comment: "The Oxford Aunts staff went above and beyond the call of duty, giving 110%. We couldn't have asked for better care" - Client's Wife
Client Need: Mrs B needed help to look after her husband with dementia then she began to need care because of cardiac problems.
Our Response: A series of carers was supplied which allowed the couple to remain at home for a further two years.
Client Comment: "Our carer was a terrific support to the family. She dealt with all sorts of things like plumbing problems without difficulty and always had my aunt and uncle's best interests at heart" - Client's Niece
