Navigating Care Homes During the Pandemic

This chapter delves into the challenges faced by care homes during the coronavirus pandemic, including issues with hospital treatment guidance, DNR orders, and lack of PPE. It sheds light on the difficulties of making tough decisions for the elderly, the strained resources in the care sector, and the historical issues between NHS and social care. The chapter emphasizes the importance of open communication in dealing with end-of-life care and the need for proper support for care home residents amidst the crisis.