My father-in-law was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in Spain, where he had been living for 13 years, and has now moved back to the UK and is staying with us. We were unaware of his deterioration, as he always sounded fine on the phone (the woman who was "caring" for him did not pass this information on to us for reasons best known to her). Consequently, it is too late to obtain POA and we need to apply to the Court of Protection.
He is in very poor health physically (very overweight, heart problems, kidney disease, prostate problems, arthritis, COPD....) - would this make him eligible for Continuing Care to cover some of the nursing home fees?
Failing this, and we need to sell his property - and this will presumably take some time as we have to go through the Court of Protection - does anyone have any advice on funding to bridge the gap until the sale?
And can we apply for attendance allowance before we are granted deputyship?
Thanks!
He is in very poor health physically (very overweight, heart problems, kidney disease, prostate problems, arthritis, COPD....) - would this make him eligible for Continuing Care to cover some of the nursing home fees?
Failing this, and we need to sell his property - and this will presumably take some time as we have to go through the Court of Protection - does anyone have any advice on funding to bridge the gap until the sale?
And can we apply for attendance allowance before we are granted deputyship?
Thanks!