Mum is 85 with dementia she is very contented and sleeps 12 to 14 hours a night.she needs support washing and dressing and meals etc she loves to chat n sing and dance and loves to have a banter.direct payments pay carers direct weekly.Mum is a very appreciative lady n is very grateful for all help.Mum also goes to several day clubs wich are close by but won't be so much around Xmas.