A Diagnosis Of Dementia Today.

[sandyRoe]

It was far from unexpected so in that regard it hasn't slammed any doors shut. Would it open any on services which previously weren't used?

[MallyJ]

If the situation has not developed too far then get Power of Attorney. .... the one that used to be called enduring power of attorney. Without it you may find her care hi jacked. We had a dreadful time with social services who only seemed interested in MIL's money.

[Tefler]

Yes, as long as she can still make decisions and sign her name, you should get the two versions of th Lasting Power of Attorney. The forms are easy to fill in, but it's a fairly time-consuming process.

[RATTER15]

Tefler, Talk about simplistic! "as long as she can still make decisions and sign her name"

I look after people with advanced dementia, who can make decisions and sign their name.

Some would also willingly give me every penny they possessed if I asked them. They know when they want to go to bed but if asked, will punch me if they dont (given the chance) will also remove clothing in the communal lounge a defecate on the floor. yet they can still make a decision and sign their name!

[DTCwordfan]

My mother is 60 percent through and still signs her name (shakely so I would add), we have only used the PoA once and that was when she was being bloody-minded with my sister. as it involved an investment in her favour.

[DTCwordfan]

my mother's favour that is....