Hi my names terry I'm 32 and worked my whole life.I've had to quit work to look after my dad who needs 24hr end of life care .I've bin off work now for 4 month and only leave the house for an hour a day .I have cares come twice a day to help but I'm still struggling. I fill alone and depressed most of the time .how do people cope with such a change in life .I've never reached out to strangers like this before but hope your experiences can help or just someone to chat to
Hi Terry, it's a shame you gave up work. There's a lot to consider.
Who are currently paying for the carers?
Is dad now claiming PIP or Attendance Allowance?
Were you told that dad might be entitled to NHS Continuing Healthcare, all the help he needed, free of charge?
Does dad own, or rent, his home?
Have you always lived with him?
Do you have Power of Attorney?
This last one is difficult, but needs to be asked. Have you investigated which funeral directors you will use?
I know how difficult that is. My husband died in his sleep at the age of 58, from a heart attack.