Don’t rush into any new arrangements to pay for your care costs before checking to see if you can claim on an existing insurance policy. Lots of us have taken out some kind of health insurance in the past, which might turn out to be a big help now.

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Research has revealed* that more than £5 billion of means-tested benefits go unclaimed by retired people...

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.

Many studies have shown that keeping minds active keep the elderly fit and well and has...

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

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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.

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