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...
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...
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...
Feb 3, 2017 | Advice, Financial & Planning
If a loved one has just been diagnosed with dementia, they may still be fairly independent at this stage, but it’s important to get their paperwork organised swiftly. Here’s what I’d recommend organising… Encourage the person to make a Lasting Power of Attorney –...
