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

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TheScribbler
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@Lizzie W We used to joke that between FIL and MIL there was one fully functioning human being. Now the functions are somewhat reduced!

FIL is in an A&E bed, being observed and on a saline drip. Likely to be in for a few days.

@LindseyK We can share frustrations on Saturday
TheScribbler
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Sorry that was for @LindsD
LindsD
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Yes indeed
Little Miss Happy
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It’s so difficult Scribbler. I’m guessing there’s no chance of persuading them to move. Either closer to you or into some sort of supported accommodation?

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Maintained by LindsD
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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