Aug 27, 2024 | Advice, Financial
Ensure you and your loved one get the practical help and support you need. Here’s a quick guide to the help you may be entitled to receive. Getting help and support as a carer is essential, but where do you start, and who can help you? Here are some sources of help...
Apr 27, 2018 | Advice, Financial
It’s important for a person with dementia to get their paperwork in order as swiftly as possible by setting up Lasting Power of Attorney before it’s too late. Christina Neal talks to Jeff Smith from MB Associates who explains the different types of Lasting Power of...
Dec 16, 2017 | Advice, Financial
Having dementia puts a person at greater risk of being exploited financially. Christina Neal explains the importance of keeping an eye on a person’s finances. It’s a sad fact that a person with dementia is at greater risk of being exploited by those who are...
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...
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 –...