Husband has been put in home, all our money seems to be paying for it

joijoy
joijoy Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
Hi there folks, I'm a 65 year old woman with a husband that has Parkinson's, Vascular Dementia, Diabetes, & Arthritis. 
And  we don't have Power of Attorney set up & now its too late.
I am not coping with my life as it is nowadays,  as he's been put into a Home & all our money seems to be going to pay for it, leaving me with next to nothing .

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  • Antonia_Alumni
    Antonia_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 1,764 Pioneering
    Hi @joijoy

    Welcome to the community.

    Thank you for sharing this with us. I am sorry to hear what you and husband have been going through. Some of our members may be able to support you and our older people advisor  @Bryher can advise you too.
  • Pippa_Alumni
    Pippa_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 5,761 Championing
    Hi @joijoy, and welcome!

    I'm sorry to hear this and that you're going through a tough time. Given the circumstances, it may be best to speak to somebody on the phone: I'd recommend The Silver Line. Would you be comfortable doing that?

    Need help? Call us ANYTIME on: 0800 4 70 80 90
    The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.