Moving back to UK

[Milatoschris]

in May I wrote here saying my husband had just been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. We lived abroad and I could decide what to do. Well I made the decision to move back, at first he was really angry but I just let him rant on, couple of days later he came and told me he agreed. We have moved back and have the support of family, and this had helped me cope. The consultant has since asked for further tests. Waiting for the results 1st Feb is our appointment. Finding this forum comforting. X

 

[nellbelles]

@Milatoschris I’m glad the move went well I hope the forum can continue to be of support to you..

 

[Grannie G]

. Finding this forum comforting. X

That`s good to hear. Please keep posting and let us know the results.

 

[Milatoschris]

Well one bit of good news, though my husband has been diagnosed with early stages of Alzheimer’s, a recent brain scan has ruled out Parkinson’s. One less thing to worry about. Still awaiting his lumber punch results. I’m learning very slowly, how to cope with his moods. I find that a walk each day does us both good. Just dread when he goes on the computer, and messes all his passwords out, and calls me to help sort everything out. Never counted to 10 so many times. X

 

[Milatoschris]

Evening. Can I ask do I need to get power of attorney. My husband has early onset Alzheimer’s. I worry if later he is ill and in hospital, how do I stand about his medical care.

 

[Louise7]

Evening. I would recommend getting both financial and health & welfare power of attorney as soon as possible. Some here have had no problems in relation to health/medical care without having the health & welfare LPA but I found that I really needed it when dealing with the hospital and social services so I think it's better to have it. This factsheet contains lots of useful information with regards LPA: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/legal-financial/lasting-power-attorney

 

[Milatoschris]

Evening. I would recommend getting both financial and health & welfare power of attorney as soon as possible. Some here have had no problems in relation to health/medical care without having the health & welfare LPA but I found that I really needed it when dealing with the hospital and social services so I think it's better to have it. This factsheet contains lots of useful information with regards LPA: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/legal-financial/lasting-power-attorney

Thankyou I will read the attachment xx

 

[canary]

Yes, do get POA (both financial and health&welfare) as soon as you can. My mum became paranoid and refused to give POA, so eventually I had to go the the Court of Protection to get deputyship for her. It is similar to POA, but much more costly, takes more time and is overseen by the Office of Public Guardians. I so wish that I could have got POA for mum.

 

[silkiest]

POA both health and finance have made our life so much easier when helping my mother in law. I would recommend everyone of any age sets up POA , you never know what is around the corner. Many insurance companies will not even talk to relatives unless there is a POA in effect, whether it is a car accident or issue when abroad on holiday.
Remember if you have any it skills the paperwork can be filled in online or people like age concern can help rather than employing a solicitor.
https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney/make-lasting-power

 

[Canadian Joanne]

I also feel it's very important to have both health and financial PoA. Try to get that as soon as you can.

 

[LadyA]

If you think your husband is anyway reluctant, you could make it something that you both do - just as something that all sensible people do, to safeguard themselves.

 

[Grannie G]

If you think your husband is anyway reluctant, you could make it something that you both do - just as something that all sensible people do, to safeguard themselves.

It`s what we did when my husband was diagnosed. A mutual Lasting Power of Attorney prevents so many problems later on.