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  1. Keith's story: writing with dementia

    Alzheimer's it’s not that you're forgetting, it's that new information isn't going in in a way the person can process it. That's why people with Alzheimer's often have a very good long-term memory but a ... day I'm living in. But I'm still a positive person. I'm still attempting to live as well as possible with dementia. I use that phrase because I don't personally like the label 'living well with dementia'

  2. Financial support for carers

    Benefits for the person you care for The person you care for must receive either: Attendance Allowance Disability Living Allowance care component (at the higher or middle rate) Personal Independence Payment ... the council may arrange support services for you, but they may also arrange care services for the person you look after to enable you to take a break from caring. This is sometimes called 'respite' or 'replacement'

  3. London to Brighton Cycle Ride

    Where: London Distance: 55 miles Why: Change people's lives What you’ll get from Age UK First class personal support with your fundraising and training. Technical Age UK cycling top and iron-on letters. Fundraising ... voice, we're there for them. When they've lost the person they love the most, we're there to help them find the strength to carry on. When an older person is forced to live in a freezing house because they're

  4. BMW Berlin Marathon

    Berlin Distance: 26.2 miles Why: Change people's lives What you’ll get from Age UK First class personal support with your fundraising and training. Technical Age UK cycling top and iron-on letters. Fundraising ... voice, we're there for them. When they've lost the person they love the most, we're there to help them find the strength to carry on. When an older person is forced to live in a freezing house because they're

  5. Royal Parks Half Marathon

    London Distance: 13.1 miles Why: Change people's lives What you’ll get from Age UK First class 1-1 personal support with your fundraising and training. Technical Age UK running vest & iron-on letters ... voice, we're there for them. When they've lost the person they love the most, we're there to help them find the strength to carry on. When an older person is forced to live in a freezing house because they're

  6. Vitality London 10,000

    Distance: 10,000 meters (10k) Why: Change people's lives What you’ll get from Age UK First class 1-1 personal support with your fundraising and training. Technical Age UK running vest and iron-on letters. Fundraising ... voice, we're there for them. When they've lost the person they love the most, we're there to help them find the strength to carry on. When an older person is forced to live in a freezing house because they're

  7. What is a carer's assessment?

    equipment to help you in your caring role. As part of your support plan, the council will set a 'personal budget'. This is the overall cost of the support services required to meet the needs identified ... to contribute to the overall cost. You may be able to receive a 'direct payment', based on your personal budget. This is where the council give you money to arrange your own support services. The direct

  8. CVs and job applications

    job you need to maximise the impact of your CV. The first thing you should do is look through the person specification - it's usually included with the job details. It’ll show you what specific skills the ... skills-based CV, you can easily highlight the skills that you have and make sure that they reflect the personal specification for the job you are applying for. You could make key words on your CV stand out by

  9. What happens if I don't have a power of attorney?

    mental capacity to choose who acts for you.  The Court of Protection will consider whether the person applying to be appointed as deputy is suitable for the role.  For an explanation of 'deputies' ... 'appointee'. An appointee has authority to manage and spend that person's benefits, including their State Pension. This means that, if the person only has income from benefits and no other income or capital

  10. Care homes information guide

    involved in the decision This guide can help you make an informed decision that takes into account your personal situation. It also lists useful organisations that offer more information about care homes and further

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