Planning for the Future
When someone receives a diagnosis of dementia they can feel mixed
emotions. They may feel relief that finally they know what is wrong
with them and the illness has a name or they may feel bewildered, angry
and shocked with the diagnosis. However, this is the time for
you to plan ahead and to make sure your affairs are in order and to
make provision for the future. It may also be the time for your spouse
to make some informed decisions for the future also.
Our support visit could include information on:
Finance
- Understand who pays for care
- Carers health and long term planning
- Support when claiming benefits that are not means tested
- Liaising with your council to arrange any reduction/exemption from council tax that may apply
- Address your concerns about finances, now and in the future
Legal
- Find out what legal documents are necessary for you and your loved on
- Discuss how to pay for care when you have these in place
- Know what you need to consider when reviewing your Will
- Get introduced to a legal professional who can help you at a competitive price
You may also want to look at the practical support options that we offer at this stage.
We do not:
- 'Signpost’
- Use jargon
- Hold you in a queue for ages
- Tell you to search online
We support you personally with clear information given by a sympathetic professional.
A service for family carers whose relative has been discharged from the memory service or GP.
This service is for family carers whose relative is no
longer under a service and are struggling to support someone as their dementia
progresses.
Our support visit could include information on:
Carers Support
- Understand how you should be looking after yourself, as the carer
- Discuss respite care and the support options available to your
- Discover what support you can expect from your GP and Social Services
- Learn what technology exist to help you care for your loved one
- Access a regular support group (subject to availability)
Finance/Legal
- Support when claiming higher rate benefits that are not means tested
- Discuss how to pay for care with the legal documents you have in place
- Understand who pays for care
- Address your concerns about finances, now and in the future
Caring for someone living alone with dementia
A service for carers who are supporting a relative living independently. Many carers are working full-time, looking after a family and caring
for their loved one with dementia. Having the right support and
services in place can prevent a crisis.
Our support visit could include information on:
Carers Support
- Arrange a support visit at a time to suit you
- Understand the support someone living alone may need
- Understand how you should be looking after yourself, as the carer
- Discuss respite care and the support options available to you
- Discover what support you can expect from your GP and Social Services
- Learn what technology exists to help to care for your loved one
Finance/Legal
- Understand who pays for care
- Support when claiming benefits that are not means tested
- Liaising with your local council to arrange any exemption from council tax that may apply
- Address your concerns about finances, now and in the future
- Discuss how to pay for care with a legal document in place