When a person with dementia can no longer live alone

Jul 16, 2017 | Advice, Planning

Dementia is a progressive disease and there will come a time when it is no longer safe or practical for the person be alone. You may have already accepted that this is inevitable, and you may already be considering the next best step. Christina Neal has some...

Why make an advance decision?

Jul 4, 2017 | 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...

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...

Getting help with care

May 7, 2017 | Advice, 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...

Coping when needs change

Mar 20, 2017 | Advice, 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...

Getting the paperwork sorted

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 –...