There may come a time when a person with dementia needs to go into hospital. This could be planned, such as tests and treatment, or it might be unplanned, following an emergency. This guidance can help you prepare for both. 

To help decide who will pay for care, the local authority will carry out a financial assessment. The financial assessment rules for homecare are different to the rules for a residential care home. 

Find organisations that can provide help and support at the end of the person's life.

It can be challenging when a person with dementia is approaching the end of their life. You may feel a range of emotions and there are many things to consider such the person's place of death, environment and funeral arrangements. However there is lots of support available.

There will be important decisions to make as the person nears the end of life, including whether they should be resuscitated if they have a heart attack, and any religious practices they want observed. Advance care planning can help to ensure that a person's wishes are known and respected.