There are a number of key legal documents, which are essential for you and your older...

Have you received a letter from your bank or building society advising they will no longer...

People are living longer, but unfortunately, many live for longer in ill-health as well. Whether you...

You may have heard various stories around the subject of equity release, but what do these...

  In most cases, this April you should only receive one notice showing the codes to...

As our older relatives age, their elder care needs often change, sometimes gradually and sometimes overnight. Here...

Few of us can afford to pay the high cost of long-term care out of our...

Many older people in the UK are unaware that they are entitled to receive cash benefits...

Attendance allowance is granted to those people over 65 who require personal care assistance. The form...

There are nearly 7 million carers in the UK and over the next 30 years, this...

The deadline for completing a paper Tax Return has now passed, but don’t panic! There is...

As we grow older, we may naturally reach a point at which we, or our loved...

  The way savings are taxed is changing in April 2016 and while it will be...

We regularly hear about bed blocking in the news, but there is little reason for a...

With her new book published this month Meet Me on the Beach, novelist Hilary Boyd is...

More and more people are getting married after a divorce or bereavement, which is very exciting, but it...

There is a wide variety of social care services available, primarily there to support people in...

There seems to be a general misconception that carers working in a private home can be...

Research from The Live-in Homecare Information Hub has found that people are not aware of the...

The question we are asked most frequently is how to go about getting help for an...

Lasting power of attorney (LPA) forms are changing on Wednesday 1 July, 2015. On Wednesday 1...

If you’re over 60, a homeowner and you need to finance your long-term care, then a lifetime mortgage might be a suitable way for you to release some of the money tied up in your property. Take care though – these schemes don’t offer the best value for money, so they tend to be regarded as a last resort for homeowners.

We all need a little unbiased, expert advice from time to time, and there’s no more important time than when you’re working out how to pay for long-term care – for yourself or a loved one. Read on to find out what an independent care-fees adviser can do for you, how they are paid and how to go about choosing one that’s right for you.

You may think your  parent  seems a little forgetful, or have difficulty remembering the right words for...

Trying to make sensible decisions about how to fund care is very difficult, especially when you...

Investment bonds are not considered the best option to pay for your long-term care. There is no guarantee that the return from your investment will meet your care costs and you have to tie up your money for a long time. However, in some circumstances they can be helpful. Read on to find out more and consider the pros and cons.

Parents across the United Kingdom are having to use their savings to financially support their grown...