Denmead care home hosts 'financial planning for later life' event

The special event was ‘Financial planning for later life’ and covered topics like Power of Attorney, Wills and Estate management, the range of support options available and how to finance long term care. For some families attendance allowance is still something they are unaware of and the council tax discounts that come with that.

For others, learning that attendance allowance is still paid for anyone who is self financing their care – at home or in a residential placement – is a welcome surprise.

Families visiting Denmead Grange remark on how very helpful the team is at talking them through the process of assessment but the talk was of great value to those at every stage of a ‘later life’ journey. Life doesn’t come with a guidebook and this was a step towards clarity and calm, knowledge as is often said, is power.

Care decisions can so often feel daunting, there is often confusion about what is involved and who does what. For example; Is a social worker involved, who tells you when Mum or Dad needs a care home, who pays?

Having a trusted information source can take some of the stress away and Denmead Grange is happy to help provide and facilitate with learning, for all. Whatever the circumstances the well established and experienced team at Denmead Grange are here to help, to support in those conversations and to share information, experience and advice.

General Manager Abbie Johnston said: ‘It was wonderful to have Chloe back in, Denmead Grange is happy to host such valuable discussions!’

Denmead Grange care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Denmead Grange provides residential and dementia care for 60 residents from respite care to long term stays.