Why make an advance decision?

Jul 4, 2017 | Financial & Planning

Known as an Advance Directive, an Advance Decision is a legally binding document, which outlines what treatment and end-of-life care a person would like to receive in future, when they are no longer able to express or communicate what treatment they would like. It’s...

Holidays with a person with dementia

Jul 2, 2017 | Advice

I decided to take my mum on holiday. It seemed like such a good idea at the time. Mum was feeling very sad about losing my father and was lonely at home on her own. My father died the year before. Mum was devastated. She understandably hadn’t got over the loss, as...

A guide to Lasting Power of Attorney

Jul 1, 2017 | Financial & Planning

It’s recommended that you get Lasting Power of Attorney prepared and registered straight away, while the person with dementia still has capacity. If a solicitor thinks they lack mental capacity, you might not be able to proceed with the Lasting Power of Attorney, so...

Live music at Carers Corner

May 31, 2017 | News

Come along and meet the Dementia Help team in a dedicated Carers Corner at this year’s Alzheimer’s Show in London on 9-10 June and also enjoy live music from Roy Orbison Tribute performer, Dave Collison. Carers Corner is a networking area for dementia...

Accepting the changes

May 23, 2017 | Advice

A kind person said to me the other day how sorry they were to hear that my mum had dementia. It came as a bit of a shock because although I knew it was true, mum is still in the early stages; she is living independently and enjoying life. By Penny Bell  Up to that...