Alzheimers Society reports on financial abuse of those with dementia

The Alzheimers Society has reported that of the 750,000 people in the UK who have dementia, 15% are reported by their carers as having been the victims of financial abuse.  This can range from cold callers to unscrupulous family members, friends and neighbours.

The report also highlights the difficulties encountered by those with dementia when dealing with banks, especially with the new technologies required to manage accounts.

A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to plan for your future by appointing an Attorney of your choice so he/she/they can assist you with your financial affairs if the need arises.  You are also able to appoint an Attorney, under a different type of Lasting Power of Attorney, to make Health & Welfare decisions if you lose capacity to decide for yourself.

For more information on Lasting Powers of Attorney please contact:

Samantha Hamilton on 01708 784064 or at samanthahamilton@mplaw.co.uk

or

Helen Beach on 01708 784055 or at helenbeach@mplaw.co.uk

Also, see our website: http://www.mplaw.co.uk/lasting_powers_of_attorney.html