With many families facing greater financial challenges due to the cost of living crisis, Dementia UK has reported a surge in calls to its Helpline.  

“Many families are struggling to meet the additional costs of caring for a person with dementia. Specific needs – such as being housebound, altered sleep patterns, incontinence and vulnerability to feeling the cold – mean families often have to increase energy consumption in order to maintain the health, safety and wellbeing of their loved ones.” Dementia UK website 

In this recent article, the charity acknowledges that potential delays in Attendance Allowance, Personal Independent Payments and Carer’s Allowance can add to current challenges.

The page sets out advice for families covering four main areas:

•  Simplifying finances
• Asking to be put on the Priority Services Register
• Accessing support
• Finding out about grants and benefits available

Visit Dementia UK if you would like to read the article and check out the handy tips and advice.