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

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cackleberry 22 Nov 8:02am, 22 Nov 2024 4,232 posts	0 cackleberry @kaysdee that sounds so hard, I am so sorry. Thank you for the advice.
EvilPixie 22 Nov 8:07am, 22 Nov 2024 59,483 posts	0 EvilPixie Respect ksd that is… no words xx
Ness 22 Nov 9:51am, 22 Nov 2024 46,256 posts	0 Ness And the same from me, ksd x
Big_G 22 Nov 9:53am, 22 Nov 2024 4,234 posts	0 Big_G And me, ksd.
decorum 26 Nov 5:59pm, 26 Nov 2024 3,962 posts	0 decorum ksd, you are amazing! Psychic hugs to all those in want and need.

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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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