Long-Term Care Simplified

A practical guide to organising and funding long-term care for yourself or a dependent relative. The book includes a full description of the various types of care scheme currently available, both from the State and privately, and gives detailed advice on the costs and procedures involved. Areas covered include: * how to choose the right type of care, at home or in a care home * the costs and fee structures for the various types of care * how to arrange funding for long-term care, including a review of
benefits and allowances available * what your rights and entitlements are from the State and the NHS * how to protect your property and your assets * how to manage your finances when in care. With careful planning it is not necessary to lose your home (and forfeit your children’s inheritance) in order to pay for care. This books shows how.