
HELPING ELDERLY AND INFIRM PEOPLE
There is no doubt that many wardens exceed their allotted hours and thus keep many elderly mentally and physically infirm people at home. Problems may surface when the warden is away and no other care group fits the bill in providing the extra services that the warden had been drawn into. So before choosing this type of warden assisted accommodation the people concerned need to know exactly what is on offer and whether or not it fits their requirements, not only at the time but also allowing for some further physical or mental deterioration.
The process involved in obtaining state benefits to which one is entitled can be lengthy and complicated. This must never stop anyone from trying - there are many people willing to help fill in the forms correctly and advice on the benefits. The books and leaflets provided by the DSS can help, but most people need extra time and explanation. Social security offices are one place to get help, but they can be pretty daunting and the staff is often very busy. Other people who will help include:
• Your own social worker or the local social services department.
• Age Concern offices.
• Citizens Advice Bureaux.
• Alzheimer's Disease Society.
• The Association of Carers.
There are three main benefits that should not be missed if you are eligible:
• Attendance allowance
• Mobility allowance
• Invalid care allowance
Many people apply the first time without getting any advice and then get turned down. If this has happened or happens then the person must appeal and this time muster all the support they can get (GPs, paramedical staff, letters from voluntary organizations, etc.). Many appeals are then successful.
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GENERAL HEALTH
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