Hi, my mother is 85 and suffers from Alzheimer's moved in with me and my family in January, and we have hardly stopped laughing since she moved in (obviously mixed in with tears, frustration and bewilderment). Myself and my husband have found it much easier with her at our home (she has her own sitting room, bathroom and showroom), as I can see to her needs whilst still being in my home environment, and she feels safe knowing that we are about. Up until a few days ago I had not really given any thought about any benefits or help that I might be able to get for my mother, as we seem to be coping quite well at the moment with the arrangemt. ( I have a lady who picks her up and takes her out to church, coffee etc twice per week), but this week I came across a "Carers Information Bus", in town and was given leaflets with all sorts of info about all sorts of things that we may be able to claim for. Unfortunately I already feel exhousted, as it appears that the leaflets are printed, but hurdles and obsticles are put in the way of being able to make any claim.
Does anyone know about "Direct Payments", and if so have you managed to make a claim.
I am currently still working, and looking after my mother.
any thoughts
Thanks
Does anyone know about "Direct Payments", and if so have you managed to make a claim.
I am currently still working, and looking after my mother.
any thoughts
Thanks