Together Dementia Support

Get ready for an evening of music, dancing, great food and plenty of fun at our Together Dementia Disco! Everyone is welcome, including if you're living with dementia, caring for someone, supporting a family member or simply looking for a friendly community event. Join us for a relaxed and inclusive evening where you can dance to your favourite tunes, enjoy a meal, and meet new people. Event Details Date: Friday 31 July Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Venue: Wythenshawe Cricket Clu

As part of Carers Week, Jo-Ann shares her experience of caring for her mum following an Alzheimer's diagnosis, and the lessons she learned along the way. This Carers Week, we're sharing the voices of family carers in our community. Jo-Ann cared for her mum following her Alzheimer's diagnosis in 2021. In this guest blog, she reflects on the challenges, emotions, and lessons learned throughout her caring journey and shares advice for others supporting a loved one with dementia.

The short answer is that if the person who is going into a care home lives in England, unless they have a capital of less than £23,250, they will not be eligible for help from the Local Authority. If their criteria are met, the LA will carry out a care needs assessment, followed by a financial assessment. Capital excludes 50% of a jointly owned capital and 100% of a spouse’s. It also excludes the house if the spouse is over 60 and still living in it, and investment bonds if t