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Information How much does dementia care cost? The total cost of dementia in the UK is £42 billion. It is estimated that 63% of these costs are shouldered by people with dementia and their families. The cost of dementia in the UK is set to rise to £90 billion a year by 2040 unless action is taken. The total cost of dementia in the UK is £42 billion. It is estimated that 63% of these costs are shouldered by people with dementia and their families. The cost of dementia in the UK is set to rise to £90 billion a year by 2040 unless action is taken. ... 05 June 2024
Real stories Looking after your wellbeing while finding the right care for a person with dementia Glenys Smith, near Bristol, shares the challenges of caring for her husband Ralph who recently moved to a care home. She also shares wellbeing advice for other carers. Glenys Smith, near Bristol, shares the challenges of caring for her husband Ralph who recently moved to a care home. She also shares wellbeing advice for other carers. ... 31 May 2024 13comments.
Real stories I have dementia and I was targeted by scammers Pete Middleton, in Northamptonshire, tells us how he was targeted by scammers to help stop it from happening to others. Pete Middleton, in Northamptonshire, tells us how he was targeted by scammers to help stop it from happening to others. ... 31 May 2024 4comments.
Advice Money disagreements when a person has dementia Readers share advice about family disagreements over a person’s finances when they have dementia. Readers share advice about family disagreements over a person’s finances when they have dementia. ... 31 May 2024 0comments.
Real stories Coming to terms with Dad’s dementia and raising awareness through art Neil Eckersley, in Lancaster, created an art series called ‘I know you’re in there’ in response to his late father’s dementia. Neil Eckersley, in Lancaster, created an art series called ‘I know you’re in there’ in response to his late father’s dementia. ... 31 January 2024 2comments.
Real stories Protecting people affected by dementia from loan sharks Stop Loan Sharks supports people who’ve been targeted by illegal moneylenders, including people affected by dementia. Stop Loan Sharks supports people who’ve been targeted by illegal moneylenders, including people affected by dementia. ... 01 December 2023
Advice Benefits: what people affected by dementia need to know Around £19 billion in benefits goes unclaimed every year – what support might you be entitled to? Around £19 billion in benefits goes unclaimed every year – what support might you be entitled to? ... 01 August 2023
Information Can I get travel insurance while waiting for a dementia diagnosis? How a diagnosis of dementia can affect holiday cover. How a diagnosis of dementia can affect holiday cover. ... 01 June 2023
Advice Tag: Advice. Retirement benefits for people affected by dementia People affected by dementia may be entitled to retirement benefits. Find out what these are and how to claim them. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Help for people affected by dementia on a low income People affected by dementia who are on a low income may be entitled to certain payments. This includes Income support, social funds and help with paying NHS costs. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Benefits for people affected by dementia of working age There are a number of benefits available to people affected by dementia who are of working age, including Universal credit, ESA and Statutory sick pay. Read more
Advice Tag: Advice. Carer's allowance If you're caring for someone with dementia, you may be entitled to Carer's allowance. Find out what this is and how to claim it. Read more