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Ex in-laws are in their mid 80's and really struggling but...

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JumpingDizzy · 02/11/2008 20:45

SS can't help them as they own their own home.

I was thinking of contacting Age concern and asked ex if it's ok as I don't want to seem as if I'm interfering.

Anyone had any experience of them?

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Kbear · 02/11/2008 20:48

my inlaws are elderly and own their own home but still receive help - the local council should be able to advise you.

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mumonthenet · 02/11/2008 20:50

jumping - they can get some help in their own home from the local authority. Find the website of their local council - there should be info on it regarding what's available for elderly people.

It can be complicated and time consuming but you or your ex will have to start looking into it if they are becoming v doddery.

Or is it financial?

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figroll · 02/11/2008 21:21

My FIL is elderly and struggling in his own home. He has carers coming in three times a day organised by the council social services department. He also has frozen meals delivered that he can reheat, which he really enjoys.

As he has savings and a good pension from his job, he has to make a contribution towards paying for the carers but he doesn't have to pay the full amount for them.

Our main difficulty with him is loneliness. We contacted Age Concern as they said that they could organise his going to a day care centre once or twice a week (which he doesn't want to do), but it could suit your in-laws. They also said they could organise a visit from someone, but this came to nothing.

(I wasn't terribly impressed with Age Concern actually, but it may just be where we live)

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JumpingDizzy · 02/11/2008 21:34

thank you for your replies I'll contact their local council.

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choosyfloosy · 02/11/2008 21:40

At this sort of age, one or more of them might have served in the forces - e.g. national service. List of service charities- they might find it easier to accept help via this sort of route. I am pretty sure that SSAFA Forces Help (near the bottom of the list) help people who were in the forces for national service, even if none of the others do.