hello
@Gail113
A warm welcome to DTP
it's not surprising your mum is finding it tough to come to terms with her husband's new diagnosis, it's a shock however much you may all have been expecting such news
maybe give her time, in some ways little has changed in their lives or needs to immediately ... having home care visits may be some time away
might you suggest your mum joins us here
and Admiral Nurses are there to support the carer too
Call or email our Dementia Helpline/Alzheimer's Helpline for reassuring and practical advice from our specialist team of Admiral Nurses.
www.dementiauk.org
possibly you can begin to look into some things for her, to be prepared when she's ready eg LPAs for both of them, getting wills up to date, .ooking at claiming Attendance Allowance in the future (it is based on need not means tested)
How to make a lasting power of attorney (LPA): starting an application online, choosing an attorney, certifying a copy, changing an LPA.
www.gov.uk
Attendance Allowance helps pay for your personal care if you've reached State Pension age and are disabled - rates, eligibility, apply, claim form AA1.
www.gov.uk
and when the restrictions ease further carers groups may meet again
Use our dementia directory to find local support services for people with dementia and their carers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
www.alzheimers.org.uk
your mum may be understandably worried about money ... reassure her that she will never need to sell their home to pay for her husband's care ... this may help explain
Dementia care isn't free, and you may need to pay for some of the care you or someone you know needs. We help you understand the different ways to pay for care, and the amount you might be expected to pay.
www.alzheimers.org.uk