Teacher uses power of attorney to donate brain to science

A former teacher has employed her power of attorney to ensure both her mother Mary Miller's and her own brains go to assist with research into dementia.

Carolyn Morris, 67, witnessed her mother succumb to the condition, having had it diagnosed ten years ago at the University of Wales Hospital in Cardiff.

She told the South Wales Echo that she saw her mother becoming forgetful and struggling to walk, prompting her to take her to see a consultant, with her mind gradually deteriorating so that she can no longer recognise her daughter.

Ms Morris has urged others to follow her lead in order to find a cure for the disease after she used power of attorney for her mother to donate her organ through the Brains for Dementia Research charity project.

Those interested in probate and similar legal services are also advised that the BBC has reported a woman granted power of attorney over her friend recently abused the responsibility and stole £30,000 after she met her victim in a care home.

Published by Phil Hammond