You can choose anyone you want to be your attorney, as long as they are 18 or over and are not bankrupt. You can have as many attorneys as you wish but it is usual to have between one and four.
A person with dementia or their carer may want to change GP. They may prefer a doctor with a special interest in dementia. Find out how to change doctors, surgeries and raise a complaint in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The GP of a person with dementia can share and discuss concerns and medical information with their carer. However, it depends on whether the person with dementia has capacity to make this decision, and if it is in their best interests for the GP to disclose information to their carer.
Visiting the GP can be a challenging experience for some people with dementia. We have tips and advice for going to the GP easier for people with dementia.
Annual reviews are a key part of a person with dementia's care. In an annual review the GP will ask questions, do a medication review, check for new symptoms or changes in behaviour, and discuss planning ahead and support for carers.
Whether a home is taken into consideration during a financial assessment depends on where the person with dementia is receiving care. If the person is living in a care home, their home may be included.
Charges for respite care vary. Some respite care services may be free of charge through the Health and Social Care trust. Other services may have a cost that will be charged to the person with dementia.
Dementia Support Line