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Why a Power of Attorney?
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 The mental decline that characterises aging often brings about the need for an elderly person to have someone to look after their financial affairs. This is particularly important if dementia is involved. In order to take care of an elderly relative's financial affairs, you will first need to apply for and be granted Power of Attorney
What is a Power of Attorney?
A Power of Attorney is a legal document where one person (the donor) gives another person or people (the attorney or attorneys) power to deal with matters on their behalf. Powers of Attorney are important because, contrary to common belief, no-one has automatic legal authority to deal with financial matters on behalf of another person, not even the next of kin. |
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Dealing with Dentures
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Removing and cleaning dentures may seem a little difficult if you have not done it before. But this simple advice may make the whole procedure a little more straight-forward and easier to cope wi...
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Complications - having no Power of Attorney
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If there is no Power of Attorney in place, and an elderly person becomes incapable of looking after their own affairs it can become a complicated situation....
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Tips for bed baths
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If the person you are caring for is confined to bed, you may need to perform a bed bath. If possible, enlist a partner for this process, or encourage the elderly person to participate in the bath...
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