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Welcome to the TP Forum. You've come to the right place for support & advice.

I've no personal knowledge that can answer your questions but I'm sure someone will be along soon who does.

In the...

Hi jomc,

My mum went into a care home following a spell in hospital. I telephoned the Attendance Allowance people direct & they were extremely helpful, reinstating the full rate allowance...

To save you searching for the thread Lizjg started it can be found on this link

http://forum.alzheimers.org.uk/showthread.php?54384-What-made-you-put-a-loved-one-in-a-care-home

In my own...

Hope you are both feeling better very soon.

Please take care of yourself.

Mo
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Thinking of you.

Mo
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I'm glad Allen's respite went well Jeany. Hopefully you will now be able to take other breaks to recharge your batteries.

It was lovely to meet you at Launde Abbey. I hope that memories of it's...

Welcome from me too. There is always someone here whatever the time, day or night so you never need feel alone.
Here's a TP hug for you

Mo
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So sorry to hear the news, Linda.

Holding you in my thoughts & prayers.

Mo
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Thinking of you at this sad time.

Mo
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Oh Helen! What a time you & Tom have had - I've only just caught up with your news. What a relief that Tom didn't do himself any major damage & his hospital stay was short. So scary for you I hope...

Please forgive me if I'm being naive here but can your mum's GP not do anything to get your mum into hospital for an assessment ? If the right medication could be found perhaps your poor mum would...

Love the photo's Helen :D

I'll raise a glass to Alan today. He lives on in the memories of us all.

Sending love to you & Martin.

Mo
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It sometimes seems that LA's make life as difficult as they can Rosemary :mad:

I haven't any personal experience of your situation so can't offer any solution but I think if I were in your...

Hi Marymcat,

Welcome to TP. It's lovely to hear that you want to help.

I would suggest that you have a look at the Colchester Office's details on
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I've just been told that a family are asking for community support to find their mum who went for a walk in Helmsley North Yorkshire on 28th January & has not been seen since.

Some details can be...

We've had to clear houses for various relatives & so far the hiding places have been, in fridge, freezer, food packets, down side of chairs (& inside the actual frame), inside cushions, pillows,...

I feel for you as I know how I felt when my mum first went into the home :(

Your reference to it being like a child's first week at school is very apt:) Just remember that although most children...

All the positive vibes I can muster are winging their way to your brother,BE.

Hope you soon get good news of successful surgery .

Sending you a comforting hug.

Mo
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We had a live-in carer who was with mum for 10 months & it worked very well. I'll send you a private message later when I have more time to give you a proper answer.

Mo
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So sorry you have another massive hurdle to overcome Hazel. Life can be so unfair:(

I'm sure all your friends here on TP will be mustering all the positive vibes they can & they are winging their...

Mum has now been in her care home for 9 months and has settled pretty well.
Other than minor niggles about laundry mix-ups & missing belongings we've been quite happy with the care she's received.
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If the LA are stating that your mum is Self Funding her residential care the Attendance Allowance should continue.
It only stops if the LA are part or fully funding care.

There was a previous...

I see Sallyc has already broken the sad news.

Can I please ask anyone who is displaying a poster or sees one displayed remove it as soon as possible.

Ann thanks everyone for their help &...

Police & public are out searching again in the Stanstead Abbotts area today.

May you all find the light at the end of the tunnel.