My mum went into a care home in the spring, which is working out brilliantly for her. However, she's totally self funding and while I clearly knew how much the place cost now that I'm writing the cheques each month I can see her assets dwindling. I've calculated how much she's got and how many years that will cover if the home don't put up the costs but I'm wondering at what point does she get any help?
Does everything have to go -- cash, house, the lot -- before there's any assistance? The house issue is complicated by the fact that Ma and I jointly own our house, which is mine and my teenage son's home -- and he's very unwell.
Does everything have to go -- cash, house, the lot -- before there's any assistance? The house issue is complicated by the fact that Ma and I jointly own our house, which is mine and my teenage son's home -- and he's very unwell.