Meet Anna Perrott and her 94-year-old Grandma, Rita, who has dementia. Rita can’t be looked after at home anymore, so she’s having respite care at a Norwich care home. But who will care for her long term?
Anna Perrott and her Grandmother Rita begin the conversations about her long term care
Anna Perrott and her Grandmother Rita continue their conversations about long term care
Rita’s social worker explains the financial options for her future care
Rita’s son John can no longer care for her, so what other options are available?
Due to Covid 19 Anna is not allowed inside the care home
Rita is settling in well to her temporary home and learns that she will need 24 hour care
Anna and John miss Rita, but wonder if she is happier in the care home, with her friends
Granddaughter Anna visits Rita, while standing two metres away from the home’s entrance
The Perrott family don't want Grandma Rita spending her final days in the care home
World at One pays tribute to the memory of Rita, who passed away on October 26, 2020.