When it comes to making a Will, assessing someone's mental capacity is incredibly important. Involving a doctor in this assessment can help everyone have a shared understanding of capacity and of the wishes set out in the Will.
When it comes to making a Will, assessing someone's mental capacity is incredibly important. Involving a doctor in this assessment can help everyone have a shared understanding of capacity and of the wishes set out in the Will.
There are specific rules about the kinds of gifts you can give, and what’s counted as a ‘gift’ can be surprising.
There are specific rules about the kinds of gifts you can give, and what’s counted as a ‘gift’ can be surprising.
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Making plans for the future can be helpful for people with dementia and their carers. Our guide on planning ahead is part of a series of nine booklets that have been written for people with dementia. Download a digital copy or order a printed version of the booklet here.
This booklet gives practical advice on handling someone's personal information to help them manage their affairs, or when managing their affairs for them.
People with dementia can put plans in place now that will be helpful in the future. This includes thinking about housing options for when living alone isn't possible.
You can choose anyone you want to be your attorney, as long as they are 18 or over and are not bankrupt. You can have as many attorneys as you wish but it is usual to have between one and four.
Whether a home is taken into consideration during a financial assessment depends on where the person with dementia is receiving care. If the person is living in a care home, their home may be included.
Once it is decided that someone has needs that make them eligible for support, the health and social care trust HSCT has a duty to provide sufficient support to ensure that these are met.
Dementia Support Line