When someone you know and love is struggling to make decisions about their finances, property or health, how can you best help them? With an ageing population, families facing these problems are on the rise. The team of specialist Elderly Client law
The 2014 Dementia Report, revealed some significant statistics that confirms the number of people affected by the disease. According to the research:
- There are currently around £850,000 dementia sufferers in the UK
- 3 in 6 people aged 80+ suffer from dementia
- There are 670,000 people in the UK caring for someone with dementia
- It is predicted that by 2025 there will be 1 million people suffering from dementia
The law governing those with decision making powers over someone else’s affairs is notoriously difficult, the law is constantly evolving. Our experienced solicitors (who are Members of Solicitors for the Elderly) will be happy to speak to journalists on common scenarios and solutions available. Below we’ve set out some common scenarios faced by families:
- My dad has dementia and lives in a care home. He says he wants to leave and has tried to abscond. It’s in his best interests to remain there – what can I do?
- I am an only child whose parents are in their 90’s but are frail and unable to manage their property very well. I work abroad for long periods and want to appoint someone I can trust to help them when they need it – what can I do?
- My mum lives on her own and is struggling to manage her finances. She’s asked me to help her out but my brother (who has been estranged from the family for some years) says he wants to be involved – what can I do?
