Alzheimers - DLA etc? means tested?

Mojisola

teajug wrote: »

I am not sure but will asked would that make a difference or not.

Under the old system, PC entitles you to full CT benefit. I don't know about the new arrangements.

Richie-from-the-Boro

Private care for the severely mentally impaired

116 in my area have had already applied and challenged the NHS PCT over free NHS continuing care and paid-for social care - REM claims end this month. See Martin's comments here

heretolearn_2

Thanks for all the info.

He would probably get this (now getting AA and diagnosed with Alzheimers) but I think the chances of him signing a form calling himself severely mentally impared are zilch. And the council tax bill is in his name so he'd have to sign it? It's not something mum could do on the quiet? Although I don't think she'd like to sign that either, she is naturally very protective of his dignity, and would not want to describe him in that way.

I'll see what can be done, but won't push it, as it might cause more upset than it's worth.

SandraScarlett

heretolearn wrote: »

Thanks for all the info.

He would probably get this (now getting AA and diagnosed with Alzheimers) but I think the chances of him signing a form calling himself severely mentally impared are zilch. And the council tax bill is in his name so he'd have to sign it? It's not something mum could do on the quiet? Although I don't think she'd like to sign that either, she is naturally very protective of his dignity, and would not want to describe him in that way.

I'll see what can be done, but won't push it, as it might cause more upset than it's worth.

He won't have to sign anything. Your Mum can apply for the form, and just complete your Dad's details (from memory, I think it's just the basics, DOB etc) and then your Dad's GP completes the health section. Your Dad needn't know anything about it.

xx

teajug

heretolearn wrote: »

Thanks for all the info.

He would probably get this (now getting AA and diagnosed with Alzheimers) but I think the chances of him signing a form calling himself severely mentally impared are zilch. And the council tax bill is in his name so he'd have to sign it? It's not something mum could do on the quiet? Although I don't think she'd like to sign that either, she is naturally very protective of his dignity, and would not want to describe him in that way.

I'll see what can be done, but won't push it, as it might cause more upset than it's worth.

I think you are right, he has only been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, which does not mean that he will go on to get dementia but, saying that it runs in his family.