Dementia For Dummies - UK

Chapter 17

Receiving Assistance from the State

In This Chapter

Looking at how care homes are funded

Applying for funding for yourself or a relative

Distinguishing between facts and myths about who pays for what

If you’ve already flicked through previous chapters in this book, I may seem to be stating the obvious, but caring for someone with dementia is not a cheap business. The more disabling the condition is, the more extensive the care the person needs, and the costlier it obviously becomes when it has to be provided by someone else. When someone needs 24-hour support in order to carry out the normal activities of daily living, and when this care must be provided in a residential setting and therefore full board and lodgings must also be paid for, the price is considerable.

But it’s not all bad news. Depending on circumstances, financial support to help meet these costs may be available. In this chapter I look at the possible sources of such funds and the ways in which they can be obtained. I also cover the options available to those who have significant savings, who unfortunately aren’t entitled to financial support.

Looking at Who Pays for Care

The answer to ‘Who pays?’ may ...