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Hannah’s mother self-funded care from age 75. After Hannah’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, care began with family members staying over and later a care agency was used. Eventually it was decided Hannah’s mother needed residential care. When Hannah relocated,…
Hannah is a banking director and commutes to the city from rural central England. She is primary carer and has Power of Attorney for her mother who has lived with...
Marie’s mother self-funded care from age 73. Marie helps her father to arrange daily care for her mother who is living with dementia. Her parents were reluctant at first to accept help but now pay for carers from an agency.
Marie, aged 40, has two children aged 11 and 8. She has knowledge of care reviews and assessments through her professional role as a social services team leader. Marie talks...
Kate’s mother self-funded care from age 90. Kate’s mother needed help and support after her husband died. Kate cared for her mother as her frailty increased over the years and her mother now employs a carer to stay overnight, which…
Kate, aged 69, has a Masters in Education. After a career in education, health and social care, Kate had a good understanding of the system but still faced challenges finding...
Bella’s mother self-funded care from age 86. Bella’s mother had always been financially astute and invested for independence in her later years. Beginning with a cleaner, and gradually arranging more care and support at home, her mother decided to try…
Bella, aged 69, is a retired teacher with an MA in Education. She is a lay reviewer for Alzheimer’s Society research. Bella cared for her mother who was diagnosed with...
Beverley’s 87-year-old father is planning for care. Beverley’s father-in-law, who lived locally to her, was cared for by Beverley, her partner and his two siblings. They all shared decisions and responsibility for looking after him. He remained in his own home…
Beverley, aged 68, is educated to Masters level and is a retired museum curator. She lives with her partner and they were both involved with care decisions about her partner’s...
