DM is 90 years old, living independently 120 miles from me and 25 miles from my DS. She has very poor memory and finds it difficult to keep a handle on her affairs. So I have registered her Lasting Power of Attorney and am trying to help. What I find really frustrating is that, although she may need every penny she has for future care needs, she keeps giving money away to every charity that manages to get an appeal through her door. It would seem really disempowering to remove her cheque book, but as I am required always to make decisions in her best interests would it be the best way to keep her finances safe? She does have a number of direct debits set up for her favourite charities so is still making a difference.
Baby Reindeer - anyone watched it?