dad (an old tiler) loses his home

[faithhealer]

Sorry to hear your news Ed. Anybody who cares for anyone with alzheimers is a hero in my book. Very best of luck to you, your family and your brother. keep going mate 'cos we are all behind you.

 

[baht'at]

hi there, i was sorry to hear about your father, have you applied for attendance allowance, it is my understanding that anyone who is self funding is entitled to this, also if he requires nursing care (not residential care) there should be some funded care allowance available insist he is reassessed. The government will pay as little as they can get away with. make some noise as a relative you have more power than you think!!!!!!!
Hope you don't mind me using my husbands forum to reply to you
good luck Baht'at Richards wife.

 

[beattsmjk]

My thoughts echo those that have already been stated. The honest hardworking folk of this godforsaken country get shafted at every turn whilst all the bloody workshy benefit scrounging lower underbelly of society get helped at every available opportunity.

it makes my blood boil.

I think you are doing the right thing in setting up in OZ. Ive been there a few times and it really is a land of opportunity. good luck mate, and well done for remaining so unbelievably positive in spite of the situations you have had to deal with.

Mark

 

[tiler burden]

hi baht'at

yes we've tried to go for 'continued care' which the state/nhs fund. he failed the criteria. even that is assessed every year.

i have tried every way but unfortunately i have to accept it. the last couple of years have been hard and i have taken myself through the mill mentally but theres so many people worse off than me in life. at least ive got a good wife, great kids and my health and determination so i very lucky in a lot of ways. i have learned some hard lessons but again they either make you or break you and id like to think they go to making me a better person.

again thanks for all the support from everyone on here, its a great forum full of good people.........

ed

 

[IvegotsTILE]

All the best mate,great to see you've got the right attitude.Life swings in roundabouts and I believe in karma,do good things and look after others and good things will happen to you....in the end

 

[brian c]

good attitude you have ED,all the best m8. Brian:grouphug:

 

[Smitten]

It's the same way in the United States. They take the house, use the value to pay for care, and only once that money is used up do they qualify for government funded care.
My Grandmother lived for 20 years in a nursing home. I am quite sure the small amount they got for her house was used up in the first five years.

It's heartwrencing to watch the deterioration, especially when the person appears to be perfectly healthy in every other aspect.

All you can do is be the best darn Tiler your Dad has ever seen!

Hugs,

Smitten

 

[Dan]

Chin-up TB... you seem strong. You'll be ok in the long run i'm sure mate.
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p.s. we'll take your sound advice onboard

 

[GazTech]

Edd your strenghth and determination is an inspiration to us all....big respect bro.......Gaz

 

[reaper72]

Follow that yellow brick road all the way to oz mate.....know a tiler who worked out there....apparently they're very well paid.....you'll get a decent life out there rest assured

all the best..................

 

[tiler burden]

you right reaper

i am not interested in the past anymore mate, its today and tomorrow that matters ;0)

as i have always said, as long as i have my health, my mind, and my wife and kids then it really doesnt matter about anything else. money, easy come easy go but at the end of my life all i care about is my family and what i stood for as a person BUT REMEMBER, WEAR SUNSCREEN !! LOL

ED