Hi, im a new member to this community and looking for advice.
My father has been diagnosed with dementia and my mothers gp believes that she has dementia, though this has not be officially diagnosed just yet.
The family has had discussions with their gp, social workers and mental health team and they both refuse to have lasting power of attorneys for their health care and finances.
We know that there is the option of the court of protection but are unsure as to whether to try this route without upsetting them both.
Eveyone has been accused of interfering in their lives and telling them how they should live.
My father has been told to stop driving by his gp and the family, he will not accept their advice, the car has been disabled and i feel that i am the one who has to inform the DVLA of his condition.
If there is a need to fill out any documents regarding him surrendering his licence he is not capable of doing so, the same goes for direct debits with his bank that need cancelling.
Can any body give me any sort of advice on how to overcome these issues.
Many thanks in advance.
My father has been diagnosed with dementia and my mothers gp believes that she has dementia, though this has not be officially diagnosed just yet.
The family has had discussions with their gp, social workers and mental health team and they both refuse to have lasting power of attorneys for their health care and finances.
We know that there is the option of the court of protection but are unsure as to whether to try this route without upsetting them both.
Eveyone has been accused of interfering in their lives and telling them how they should live.
My father has been told to stop driving by his gp and the family, he will not accept their advice, the car has been disabled and i feel that i am the one who has to inform the DVLA of his condition.
If there is a need to fill out any documents regarding him surrendering his licence he is not capable of doing so, the same goes for direct debits with his bank that need cancelling.
Can any body give me any sort of advice on how to overcome these issues.
Many thanks in advance.