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Top superfoods for older people

05 Sep 14

Here are our recommended top superfoods to keep older people fit and healthy Protein The body...

What’s new in savings for older people?

26 Aug 14

Here’s a round up of the latest developments in savings options Premium bonds – The cap...

What to do if money runs out to pay for elderly care?

21 Aug 14

If the money you’ve been using to pay for your long-term care is running out, what are your options? Who can you turn to for financial support, and what could happen to you if you’re in a care home? Here’s what you need to know.

Downsizing to fund elderly parent’s long-term care

You need to find a way of self-financing your long-term care and you own a home that’s larger than you need. Could the answer be staring you in the face?

Why you should love later life

19 Aug 14

Last year, Lord Filkin chaired a Select Committee in the House of Lords, and produced a...

Elderly at risk from scams

16 Aug 14

Older people can present an attractive target for scammers and fraudsters Some older people are isolated and...

Positive dementia action plan: Part 2

03 Aug 14

Keeping active and sharing the good things in life At every stage of your loved one’s...

Pros and Cons of home reversion plans for older people

31 Jul 14

If you’re over 65, own your home and need to fund your long-term care, you may...

Live in care for elderly

25 Jul 14

Why choose live in care? Live in care is a modern solution, which helps relieve the...

Elderly person’s quick guide to tax

20 Jul 14

Tax can be very confusing, so here’s quick guide to help you help your elderly parent through the tax minefield:...

Top ten tips for better health for older people

08 Jul 14

How can we stay fit and well as we age? Drink and drink some more: It’s critical...

Tell Us Once Service helps bereaved

12 Jun 14

The idea behind Tell Us Once is simple. One notification of the death for all the...

What are Personal Independence Payments (PIP)?

10 Jun 14

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit that helps towards some of the extra costs you...

State Pensions

03 Jun 14

This gives a regular income once a person reaches state pension age. It is based on...

Digital inclusion for older people

13 May 14

Giving older people access to technology can improve the quality of their lives significantly by encouraging...

Marie Curie Charity

04 Mar 14

Marie Curie is the leading charity providing care to people with any terminal illness in their...

Attendance, Carers and Disability Living Allowance

02 Mar 14

Attendance Allowance This is a benefit payable to people aged 65 or over, who have attention...

Nintendo Wii keeps older people fit

25 Feb 14

Nintendo Wii was originally developed for the usual gaming market, i.e. children, teenagers and young adults,...

Care funding assessments: Income

23 Feb 14

If a care recipient is deemed ineligible for NHS Continuing Care, the responsibility for ensuring the...

Knowing elderly are OK from a distance

28 Jan 14

Mum falling, dad becoming ill, gran having a fire, are all events that suddenly make us...

What is hospice care?

19 Dec 13

Hospice care is person-centred care provided to people with a terminal illness or life-limiting condition. It...

Offline older people miss out on services access

12 Dec 13

The Government expects that the  ‘digital by default’ agenda will save £1.7 billion to £1.8 billion...

Community support for elderly at Christmas

09 Dec 13

Everyone enjoys some peace and quiet and time away from the very busy lives that we...

Reduce elderly heating bills with community oil

28 Nov 13

While fuel poverty in this country is now reaching alarming proportions, what is often forgotten is...

Amazing Ageing

21 Nov 13

From early times to the present day, from Chinese proverbs to Goethe, it has been claimed...

Advice on finance for carers

05 Sep 13

If you’re caring for your parent, there is financial help out there for you. We uncover...

Reduce Confusion about elderly Health and Life Insurance

04 Sep 13

Nothing seems straightforward anymore. The older we get, the more confusing things seem to be. Technology...

What is a Care Home?

12 Aug 13

A care home is a residential setting where a number of older people live, usually in...

What is a Nursing Home?

16 Jul 13

A home registered for nursing will provide personal care (help with washing, dressing and giving medication),...

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