A financial assessment for care should only take into account the assets of the person with dementia, even if they have a partner.

To help decide who will pay for care, the local authority will carry out a financial assessment. The financial assessment rules for homecare are different to the rules for a residential care home. 

Person-centred care involves tailoring a person's care to their interests, abilities, history and personality.

There are ways to help a person with mild cognitive impairment manage their symptoms and cope with memory loss. There are strategies that can be adopted to help with this.

Paying for care can be worrying to think about. With the right information and support, you can better understand your options and make the right decision for you. Read about the different ways to pay for care in Wales. 

If you have not made an EPA and you become unable to manage your affairs, it may be necessary to appoint a controller to manage them on your behalf. Find out more on this page.  

Enduring power of attorney is a way of legally giving another person or people the ability to make decisions about your property and finances on your behalf.

Whether a home is taken into consideration in 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. 

To help them decide who will pay for a person with dementia’s care, a local authority will carry out a financial assessment. The financial assessment for homecare is slightly different to the assessment for a residential care home.

Dementia care isn't free, and you may need to pay for some of the care you or someone you know needs. We help you understand the different ways to pay for care, and the amount you might be expected to pay.

Diagnosing MCI can help people get access to any help or support they may need. Thinking problems can be assessed at the GP or a memory service.