looking after mum

[kevin orourke]

Hi All
My name is kev and I have just had to bring mum back from France as she has just been diagnosed. She lived in France for 16 years but 4 years ago she lost Dad and its now up to my family to help out. I could really do with any help or information as at present I am struggling with all this as its new to me

 

[deepetshopboy]

Hi my advice would be to get as much information you can on the disese and if you can can get poa power of attorney for your mum it will help but she must be able to give her consent
You access dealing with bank bills the medical and social workers side of things
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[kevin orourke]

can I do POA on line if so can you recommend any one to help me out

 

[kevin orourke]

I seem to at the moment be right up to the eye balls with every thing as my wife has MS I'm off work with stress now mum o and look Christmas is just around the corner
are you local to Southampton do you go to any of the work shops

 

[karaokePete]

Hello @kevin orourke, you are welcome here.

When I first joined the forum I had a good read at the existing threads as they are a goldmine for information.

I then found the publications list where all things dementia related are covered, including PoA etc. There is also the page where a post code search can be done for support services in your area. I will post links for these in a moment.

 

[karaokePete]

Here are the links I mentioned

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/publications-factsheets-full-list

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/find-support-near-you

Now that you have found us do keep posting as the membership has vast collective knowledge and experience and the members are very friendly and supportive.

 

[kevin orourke]

Hello Pete
Thanks for that ill take a look

 

[deepetshopboy]

Yes you can do it online
But will need a solicitor official to sign it
I did mine with a solicitor as i found it a bit complicated
Good luck

 

[try again]

You can do it online and get the doctor to sign.

 

[Duggies-girl]

Also if any other family member offers help, grab it and give them a big thank you. It is all too easy for them to leave you to do everything. Sadly this is true of all too many families. They will see you coping and leave you to it.

Accept any help that you can.

 

[Lynmax]

Yes you can do it online
But will need a solicitor official to sign it
I did mine with a solicitor as i found it a bit complicated
Good luck

You can do it yourself on line and it does not need a doctor or solicitor to sign, just someone who knows your mum and can say that she was competent enough to understand what she is signing. Having just moved your mum from France this might be an issue as there might be no one close enough to your mum.

If you do use a solicitor, make sure you shop around as prices vary considerably..

 

[Shedrech]

hi @kevin orourke
here's a link to LPA info on gov site
https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney