Elderly parents or relatives to care for and/or worry about? This is the place for you.

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The Pin Lady 4 May 9:56pm, 4 May 2024 1,519 posts	0 The Pin Lady Mum had rung to make the appointment because of the weight loss.
LindsD 4 May 9:57pm, 4 May 2024 67,774 posts	0 LindsD Ah OK
The Pin Lady 4 May 10:01pm, 4 May 2024 1,520 posts	0 The Pin Lady I'm not sure what constitutes rapid weight loss and how urgent they should be investigated. Mum was 9 stone 7 so I think that is about 5%?
LindsD 4 May 10:03pm, 4 May 2024 67,776 posts	0 LindsD Sounds a lot to me. But the GP probably knows what they are doing.
The Pin Lady 4 May 10:12pm, 4 May 2024 1,521 posts	0 The Pin Lady Thanks. If it carries on before she gets to see the GP, I'll get her to ring again.
CK2 5 May 6:57am, 5 May 2024 2,701 posts	0 CK2 That’s a long wait for such a significant concern. Personally I’d push for an earlier telephone consultation and actual meeting.
Little Miss Happy 5 May 9:52am, 5 May 2024 7,143 posts	0 Little Miss Happy 6lbs in 10 days is a lot but I doubt it would constitute a medical emergency unless she were already significantly underweight. GP is likely to instigate tests. Whilst waiting for the appointment can you encourage her to use supplements and see if she starts to regain/stops losing?
The Pin Lady 6 May 8:27am, 6 May 2024 1,522 posts	0 The Pin Lady Thanks for that, LMH. Hadn't thought of supplements. Will see how things have been over the past 2 days and if Mum is still losing will suggest that as an option.
Lip Gloss 7 May 12:41pm, 7 May 2024 75,513 posts	0 Lip Gloss Today we put dad into his final resting place. Was awkward . Would say that is our family chain broken
LindsD 7 May 1:54pm, 7 May 2024 67,824 posts	0 LindsD Hugs LG. That's tough.

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I thought I'd start a thread, as lots of us have elderly folks that we worry about/care for.

Useful info for after someone dies here (with thanks to grast_girl)
moneysavingexpert.com

Other useful links

myageingparent.com

moneysavingexpert.com

Who pays for residential care? Information here:

ageuk.org.uk

Advice on care homes and payment/funding

theguardian.com

Also: After someone dies, if their home insurance was only in their name, sadly the cover becomes void. But if the policy was in joint names, it will still cover the surviving policyholder (though the names on the policy will need to be updated).

A useful book of exercises for memory loss and dementia
amazon.co.uk

Pension Credit. The rules are a bit complex but if your elderly relative has some sort of disability (in this case dementia/Alzheimer's) and go into a home, they may be able to claim pension credit. So if carers allowance stops, it seems pension credit can start. It can also be backdated.

Fall alarm company, etc.

careium.co.uk

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