Hope you get further advice and from more then 1 solicitor.I had the old Enduring Power of Attorney and had problems with my solicitor over what was valid use of monies.It is quite a specialised area.I thought the new LPA had to be registered.
Bridget Leech(Carer Ambassador)

<t>I am an night owl too! I agree that empathy is either in you or not.I have experienced many care assistants who look on caring as a job and have no empathy whatsoever. On the other hand there are a remarkable few who are fantastic and look and listen and aren't afraid to give the appropiate hug.Y...

I hate Ms I am actually Dr/Mrs but use my maiden name for Dr as I married late. Quite happy to be Mrs but computers and others get completely confused.I just live with a dual personality! I am now retired so am Mrs most of the time!
Mrs Bridget Leech(Dr Shevlin)

<t>Some Drs and nurses seem to think it is a failure on their part if any one dies. We are still into denial that death is inevitable. i was told that 'one should not strive officiously to keep alive'.The scenario you paint of ignoring DNR is very worrying but I know it happens and causes a lot of s...

<t>Try and keep her to a simple rigid regime like a 2-3yr old. it is almost impossible to continue to look after her yourself without a break.They say that those closest to you always treat you the worst. You need to look after yourself too or you will take ill. I hope you have registered with your ...

<t>It does depend on where you live. Your social worker is supposed to inform you about Direct Payments/personal budgets and they are more flexible but you have the responsilbility to appoint your Care Assistants-I put adverts in the local job centre. You have to set up a separate bank accn and docu...

<t>It is a very difficult time for you and you HAVE to go through all the stages of grief in one way or another.My husband had a brain haemorrhage and stroke with brain damage and loss of mobility in 2000 and it was the start of the long good bye but it still doesn't prepare you when daeth finally o...

<t>It is the start of 'the long Goodbye' which is very difficult.My husband took ill when my son was 18 and he 'lost' the dad he knew and couldn't hold a proper conversation with him any more.When he died 8 yrs later, he became very depressed. Luckily he could talk to me and got counselling.It is di...

<t>If you are prepared to pay, ring round other nursing homes and see if you can get him in. The problem is that they often have only so many Respite beds as they obviously would prefer long term residents.It might depend if you want it on a regular basis or just now and then. Ask them if they can l...

There should be a Wheelchair Clinic in the area who assess her wheelchair needs and I think they can weigh people. Again ask your GP or Social Services who can find out.
Bridget