What are living wills, now known as advance decisions?    An advance decision is a statement...

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Managing people’s affairs after death used to be simpler. Estates are normally left in a normal...

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As people age, their driving abilities inevitably change. However, by reducing risk factors and incorporating safe...

What is a Power of Attorney? Power of attorney enables your ageing parent to give power...

Raising difficult issues with your elderly parent isn’t easy It may be becoming apparent to you that your...

Keeping your parent safe at home is obviously of paramount importance. Home should be where they...

Why elderly people tend to fall (Watch our video with key tips on fall prevention) Falls...

According to a recent report by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the cost...

Severe cold snaps can have dramatic effects on everyday life, especially for the elderly. Cold and wintry conditions can...

What is probate? A Grant of Probate is an order of the Court, giving one or...

If you are caring for someone who has been told they may not get better, you...

Falls are very common in older people and the risk of falling and resultant fractures increases...

If your elderly relative has been in hospital, it should be good news when they are...

It can be very upsetting having to witness the decline in the mental abilities of a...

The benefits of making a will are well known to members of the public, as it...

Taking out private health insurance is costly, but are older people being penalised unnecessarily? You might...

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As we age, everyday tasks we once performed without a second thought become more and more...

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Watching a parent suffer with dementia is one of the hardest things you will ever do...

You may be able to stay at home longer if your house is adapted to meet your care needs. And there’s financial support available.

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