May 21, 2017 | About Dementia, 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.He had died a year ago, but she understandably hadn’t got over the loss, as they had been married for...
May 7, 2017 | Advice, Financial & Planning
The Care Act 2014 stipulates that a person who may be in need of care must have access to good quality information and advice from the first time they contact the local authority. They are entitled to an assessment. The purpose of this is to see if they meet certain...
Apr 3, 2017 | About Dementia, Advice
If you suspect that a loved one has a form of dementia, it may take some time to persuade them to visit the GP. Getting a diagnosis can also prove challenging. The first stumbling block is that the person may not think anything is wrong, or they may blame their...
Mar 28, 2017 | About Dementia, Advice
My mum was recently diagnosed with a form of dementia. She is in the early stages and I am pleased to say she is living successfully on her own. But initially I was worried about how she would cope. My home is over an hour away from hers and, though I visit weekly and...
Mar 20, 2017 | Advice, Financial & Planning
When you’ve been caring for a loved one for some time, you will hopefully reach a stage where you feel you’ve got the situation under control. You will have learned more about the disease and the impact it has on the person. You may have adjusted your behaviour to...
