Susan Schneider wrote that his Lewy Body Dementia was like a ‘terrorist within his brain’ especially as the much-loved comedian, who took his own life in 2014, had no idea that the many symptoms he was experiencing were caused by dementia
There’s been a two-fold increase in the number of Britons over the age of 65 dying with the disease, making it one of the greatest health risks for older people
While you shouldn’t put off setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney if you’ve been diagnosed with a form of dementia, a diagnosis doesn’t mean it’s too late. Christina Macdonald explains why it’s important to do it early on and what the process involves
Research looks into whether there’s a potential link between caffeine consumption and incidence of dementia in older women
Say the phrase ‘mental capacity assessment’ and most people feel a sense of dread and foreboding but that shouldn’t be the case. Tim Farmer, the UK’s foremost expert in the assessment of mental capacity, explains why it should be seen as a good thing.
Mental capacity assessors TSF Consultants share their tips on what you need to think about when setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney
Confused about Lasting Power of Attorney? Here are some of the most common pitfalls and questions…
If you are looking to set up a Power of Attorney for someone living in Northern Ireland, it’s worth remembering that some aspects of the agreement and document are different to the one for England and Wales
If you are looking to set up a LPA for someone living in Scotland, it’s worth remembering that some aspects of the agreement and document are different to the one for England and Wales
If you haven’t managed to set up a Lasting Power of Attorney before someone loses capacity, you will need to become a Deputy. Here’s what’s involved…
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