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Meanwhile, Britons could also qualify for up to £89.60 a week Attendance Allowance if they are state pension age or over to help cover the additional costs of care needs, such as employing home help.

Again, it could also mean people are eligible for other benefits like pension credit, housing benefit or council tax reduction.

It’s worth checking whether someone could be eligible for up to £114.10 a week in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) if Alzheimer’s affects one’s ability to work.

It’s available to those who’ve paid, or been credited, with sufficient National Insurance contributions. If eligible, it works out at £74.70 a week basic allowance plus an additional £39.40 a week support component.