Hello everyone, I've been away from sometime now and am back to ask for your help. A bit of background so you can get the picture. Mum has Alzheimers and has refused to accept it. It's been a real battle for months. She has refused any care and she only remembers to take her medication when she remembers which is hardly ever. I live over 300 miles away and have always had a volatile relationship with her. Being her only relative in the UK I am the only one who is in a position to help.
I have arranged for social services to be involved but because she refuses help they say their hands are tied.
When I was first made aware of my mum's condition I was told to get lasting power of attorney but at the time due to our relationship I did not. Now that the Alzheimers has progressed and she's still refusing help but in need I feel I should but the GP has said her Alzheimers is too far advanced.
The advice I'm looking for is if neither of us can afford court fees to apply for deputyship and she's losing capacity rapidly and unable to sign a LPA what are my option?
She's on benefits and in debt and I'm not in a position to pay court fees.
Has anyone been in a similar situation and offer any advice.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Roz
I have arranged for social services to be involved but because she refuses help they say their hands are tied.
When I was first made aware of my mum's condition I was told to get lasting power of attorney but at the time due to our relationship I did not. Now that the Alzheimers has progressed and she's still refusing help but in need I feel I should but the GP has said her Alzheimers is too far advanced.
The advice I'm looking for is if neither of us can afford court fees to apply for deputyship and she's losing capacity rapidly and unable to sign a LPA what are my option?
She's on benefits and in debt and I'm not in a position to pay court fees.
Has anyone been in a similar situation and offer any advice.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Roz