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Paying for care

Carefinancier · 2026-06-09 22:52:02

I am having a challenge raising money for my Mums care. I am her POA. She has been diagnosed with Altzhimers and had started to find it difficult and lonely to live at home alone. She elected to move to a care home ratber than have a live in carer. She is very happy and fully participating in activities locally with…

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mrklaw Posts: 160 Forumite

12 June at 7:25AM

a care assessment can help you in making choices. If that results in ‘in home care is judged enough’ and they won’t fund a care home, you’re at least aware and can make informed choices based on available funds and care home costs.

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