Money worries

[karen18]

My dad was has alzimers & im taking over looking after his accounts. He has got himself in a right pickal hardly any money left & i cant help him any more. Help

 

[karen18]

Money troubles

Dad has big money troubles hardly any money left i cant help him any more. Help!!

 

[optocarol]

Dad has big money troubles hardly any money left i cant help him any more. Help!!

I don't live in the UK Karen, so hope someone will reply soon.

 

[Cat27]

Welcome to TP

Have you checked your Dad is getting all the benefits he's entitled to in attendance allowance?
https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

If there are debts involved contact Stepchange. The are a free charity organisation & are very good http://www.stepchange.org/?WT.srch=...1=stepchange&gclid=CIzdjtHDrckCFaQIwwodBccLnw

 

[Izzy]

Hi and welcome from me too.

I' sorry to read about your situation. I wondered if your dad has had an assessment from the local Social Work department. If not the this is something which might help. This fact sheet tells you a bit more about it -

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.php?documentID=131

It might also help you to chat with someone from the National Dementia Helpline. You will find the details here-

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/site/...=200365&_ga=1.123705739.1896786456.1448002001

The phone number is 0300 222 1122