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Help to stop my mother blocking the sink drain

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GracesGranMK2 Sat 07-Jan-17 22:42:56

My mother is 96, has very little sight and has Alzheimer's. We have just had to unblock the sink again as she tends to let food go down the drain. I could put a sink strainer in but I wonder if there is one that is difficult to remove - otherwise I am likely to find it in the bin. Is there anything else that can be done?

We had to put a new lock on her front door and I found out that you could get a lock which can be opened from the outside even if the keys are in. This was brilliant as she doesn't recognise her keys if they are out of the door so - quite reasonably - she leaves them in but that led to the police having to break in when she had a TIA. I am hoping to find there is something for drains that I don't yet know about - I am going to get a plumber out but it would help if I could make some suggestions.

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Whiff Thu 19-Jun-25 11:30:57

Have you had the occupational health come to your mom's house as there are all sorts of aids she can get including a wheelchair and they are on the NHS plus they will make sure it's the right size for her. Also the falls can assess her access them via the council . Does your mom have attendance allowance? If not she is entitled to it . Plus look to see if you qualify for carers allowance if under state pension age.

There is a National disability card and National carers card. Google it easy online form disability card is £20 for 2 years carers card cheaper. It can use as proof of disability and you can get discounts at various places here and abroad. Google it it's only by chance I saw it on Facebook.
Access card has symbols on it you have to tick which symbols you need . I have the can't queue one,WC which means I can have access to staff loo if no public loo available and 1+ meaning I can have carer with me if I need one .

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Allira Thu 19-Jun-25 11:39:23

Elowen33

This post is eight years old, things may have moved on.

They have.

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Patsy70 Thu 19-Jun-25 12:20:15

Elowen33

This post is eight years old, things may have moved on.

As Elowen33 says, this post is eight years old.

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Patsy70 Thu 19-Jun-25 12:22:23

Sorry Allira, my post somehow crossed with yours.

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