Cold Weather Warning
With the weather being so bad towards the end of 2010, this has brought it home to many about how hard it has been on our parents and grandparents. Many of us could not get out of our front door!! Just think if it was bad for those of us who are young and fit, imagine what it was like for your elderly aunt?
Whilst doing a little shopping for an elderly friend or relation was helpful. Other problems have raised their heads.
It’s easy if your elderly relative lives up the road. However, for many of us (myself included) parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles live miles away. Many elderly people when the weather is bad, can’t pay bills or order supplies easily.
Many families have tried to help a relative, thinking that by picking up the phone they can organise bill paying/order food etc. Unfortunately, it is not easy because unless a Power of Attorney is in place – families often CANNOT help their own relatives.
If this winter has been difficult, it might be time that a Lasting Power of Attorney is put in place by your parents/grandparents/aunts or uncles. Once one is in place the attorney/s can sort out paperwork, deal with bills and phone up on their relative’s behalf.
Please call me so I can explain how putting in place an Attorneyship may help the whole family. If a Power already exists, it may be time to activate it.