Citation

Wettstein A. Praxis 2008; 97(13): 737-740.

Vernacular Title

Verwahrloste Witwe in Eigentumswohnung mit Geldsorgen und Suizidgedanken. Ein

Affiliation

Stadtärztlicher Dienst Zürich. wettstein.albert@zuerich.ch

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Hans Huber)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

18770927

Abstract

A 78-year old-widow lives squalidly in her own apartment. The examination of her cognitive functions reveals a moderate dementia. The needed home care service can not be financed by her small income. By increase of her mortgage a life annuity can be acquired to guaranty regular payment of her interests. This decreases her revenue below the threshold for federal additions to social security rent. This enables to improve the financial health of the demented person and makes regular home care services possible.

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