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Real stories How rising energy bills are leaving people with dementia in the cold Paul Monaghan is living with dementia and has been feeling the cold. With energy bills on the rise, he wonders if it will soon become difficult to heat the whole house. Paul Monaghan is living with dementia and has been feeling the cold. With energy bills on the rise, he wonders if it will soon become difficult to heat the whole house. ... 17 January 2022
Information How to deal with debt when someone has dementia Advice about what you can do if a relative or friend who has dementia has built up debts. Advice about what you can do if a relative or friend who has dementia has built up debts. ... 30 July 2021
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Accessing and sharing information on behalf of a person with dementia This booklet gives practical advice on handling someone's personal information to help them manage their affairs, or when managing their affairs for them. Read more
Real stories Creating a way to help a person with dementia be financially independent and secure Jayne Sibley in Southampton tells us how her parents’ dementia inspired a new debit card and phone app to help people safely manage their everyday spending. Jayne Sibley in Southampton tells us how her parents’ dementia inspired a new debit card and phone app to help people safely manage their everyday spending. ... 01 June 2021
Information Being involved in someone’s assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare funding Advice about whether you should be involved when a relative or friend is assessed for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding, and steps you can take if you haven’t been included. Advice about whether you should be involved when a relative or friend is assessed for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) funding, and steps you can take if you haven’t been included. ... 01 June 2021
Advice How to navigate the current social care system if you are affected by dementia Seeking support from the social care system can be daunting, particularly for people affected by dementia who face many other daily challenges. We have guidance to help you navigate this complex process, including where to go for further help and information. Seeking support from the social care system can be daunting, particularly for people affected by dementia who face many other daily challenges. We have guidance to help you navigate this complex process, including where to go for further help and information. ... 12 May 2021
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Sibstar: An innovative partnership with Alzheimer's Society Alzheimer’s Society have partnered with Sibstar to develop an entirely new financial product specifically designed for people living with dementia. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Managing money as a person with dementia There are ways to make it easier for people with dementia to manage their money. This includes staying protected from financial scams. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Paying for dementia care if you have a partner A financial assessment should only take into account the assets of the person with dementia, even if they have a partner. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Paying for care home fees in Northern Ireland Find out about different ways to fund a person's care home, and how that affects the choice of care homes available. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Do you have to sell your home to pay for care in Northern Ireland? 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. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Northern Ireland: Financial and legal tips – other resources Find other useful organisations and resources relating to paying for care and support in Northern Ireland. Read more
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