Attendance Allowance isn’t only about physical care.
People living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease or significant memory difficulties may require substantial supervision and support even when they remain physically mobile.
For example, somebody may need support because they:
Become confused or disorientated, forget medication, need prompting to wash or dress, leave appliances switched on, wander, wake during the night or require someone nearby to keep them safe.
Attendance Allowance eligibility can include a mental disability or health condition where the person needs help caring for themselves or supervision for safety.
When applying, it is therefore important to describe the person’s actual day-to-day needs rather than simply writing “dementia” as a diagnosis.
Family members also sometimes underestimate the amount of support they provide because helping has gradually become part of everyday life.
At Caring Futures, we help families identify and properly explain those needs within an Attendance Allowance application.
Caring for somebody living with dementia? Speak to Caring Futures to check whether Attendance Allowance may be available.
