There could be a multitude of reasons why someone wants you to step in and help...

David King writes about handling his mother-in-law’s finances I have been officially appointed as the “Financial...

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

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

Depending on the kinds of difficulties someone’s having with their finances, the help you could provide might involve anything from helping them with bills and paperwork and assisting with their day-to-day money, through to taking on a lasting power of attorney.

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...

The winter is approaching and we want to ensure older people stay fit and well. Read...

One of the biggest misconceptions about state-of-the-art technology is that it is solely reserved for the...

What is retirement housing? Most retirement housing are available to people over the age of 60...

My parents are getting on a bit now. I know they are, because I’ve hit middle...

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

When your ageing parent is bereaved, whether their partner’s death was sudden, or prolonged, it takes...

NHS continuing care is care that is arranged and funded by the NHS free of charge outside of...

What is caring at a distance? The fact that we are living longer is wonderful achievement....

A recent Money Advice Service report into the “sandwich generation” revealed how squeezed people who provide...

Few events in life are as painful as the death of your partner, but you can learn...

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.

A grandparent wants to be as involved in the lives of their grandchildren as possible. From...

As our parents age, yet remain in good health, it’s easy to avoid having the conversations...

Paying for care can be a minefield, so we are here to help you calculate what...

Scams target people of all ages, backgrounds and income levels without discriminating. Falling victim to scamming...

It can be tempting to consider gifting assets to avoid paying for care, but beware of...

Planning for end of life using Advance Decisions, LPAs and Advance Statements is so important  Why...

Carrying forward debt into retirement is a dilemma which many people face. At a time in...

  Over half of people in the UK are worried about losing their mental capacity in...

Care is expensive, but there are ways in which you can make your care budget go...

New rules on tax on dividends came out on 6th April 2016, changing the way this...