Dementia Concern supports people in Ealing with dementia and their carers to live as independently as possible

Guides, Stories and News

• Guides
• Stories
• News Updates

• Guides

  In total, there are 8 posts for you to peruse.

  

  Applying for a Carers Blue Badge

  The Blue Badge scheme is a UK-wide provision that enables people with disabilities to park closer to their destination.

  

  Everything You Need to Know About Power of Attorney

  If your loved one has a dementia diagnosis, it's likely they’ll eventually become unable to make important decisions for themselves.

  

  Financial Support for Unpaid Carers

  Being an unpaid carer can pose new challenges in many areas of your life — and your finances are no exception.

  

  A Guide to the Court of Protection

  As a carer for someone with dementia, there may come a time when your loved one is unable to make appropriate decisions for themselves

• Stories

  In total, there are 4 posts for you to peruse.

  

  Ali's Story

  In early 2018, my husband Ali was diagnosed as suffering from Dementia

  

  Ben's Story

  I had been concerned about Ben's behaviour for a while, so when he was diagnosed with vascular dementia, it was not a shock to me.

  

  Mary's Story

  Mary's Story. Living with dementia is scary! And I mean scary for the person who has it and for their carers.

  

  Peter's Story

  Peter lived in Ealing and had Parkinson's with Lewy body dementia, he was cared for at home by his wife, Glynis.

• News Updates

  In total, there are 5 posts for you to peruse.

  

  Technology and dementia care...what is available?

  Using technology can be daunting for many, but it doesn’t have to be confusing, and introducing technology into care can provide with essential day to day assistance, especially for those with memory difficulties.

  

  Autumn Budget: What will the changes mean for people living with dementia and carers?

  On 30th October, the chancellor unveiled her autumn budget, introducing £40bn worth of tax rises to ‘rebuild Britain’. The budget introduced new changes to Carers Allowance, State Pension and changes to tax that may affect some of our Dementia Concern members.

  

  Winter Fuel Allowance - What are the changes?

  As of 10th September, the Government have decided to scrap the universal Winter Fuel Allowance...In this article we'll explain what these changes mean for you, and what support there is for you this winter.

  

  Elm Lodge social club's 'Very Good' Food hygiene rating!

  The Elm Lodge social club have received a five out of five rating from the Food Standards Agency!