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Ten key questions you must ask your older parents

25 Nov 16

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

Best Gadgets to Assist the Elderly With Dementia

11 Nov 16

Dementia is a general label that includes a variety of signs and symptoms that impair mental...

Working smoke alarms save lives – test yours and those of your loved ones every month

07 Nov 16

It’s easy to forget the important job our smoke alarms do when they beep while we’re...

5 reasons to have a granny flat

03 Nov 16

A granny flat, also known as a dependent person’s unit or a DPU, is an idea...

Looking after Mother-in-Law’s Finances

31 Oct 16

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

Great ideas to persuade older people to get some fresh air

30 Aug 16

Getting outside for some fresh air on a breezy spring day, or the in the warmer...

What are the rules for gifting assets?

23 Aug 16

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

Debt in retirement

25 Jul 16

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

Can technology alleviate loneliness for the over-80’s?

04 Jul 16

Today’s society is more connected than ever before. The vast majority of the population now use...

Should you consider using medical alert ID jewellery?

30 Jun 16

Medical alert jewellery, in the form of bracelets and necklaces, is frequently used to enable rapid...

Power of Attorney: why you should plan early

22 Jun 16

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

Why you should register your home appliances

14 Jun 16

It’s of vital importance that your older relative should register their home appliances, in order to...

Why the Tide Is High for Equity Release Schemes

26 Apr 16

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

How to prevent and treat bedsores

30 Mar 16

Bedsores result from pressure over time on skin in contact with another surface, such as a...

How to choose the best beds and chairs for older people

29 Mar 16

As we age, it can be harder to move around at home, whether that means more...

What are the differences between age-related memory change and dementia?

28 Mar 16

It’s worrying if your older relative starts to become more forgetful, so how can you judge...

7 Key Tips to Prevent Falls At Home

10 Mar 16

80% of older people say they want to live at home for as long as possible....

Top tips to make your older relative’s home safer in later life

29 Feb 16

These days many of us are thankfully living longer and fuller lives. As a result, our...

Advantages of downsizing to a retirement community   

09 Feb 16

Moving from what may have been one’s family home for several years to a smaller property...

Recipe of the week: Banana Bran Muffins

25 Jan 16

Delicious to start the day at breakfast or as a nutritious snack during the day, try...

What benefits can you claim over 60?

21 Jan 16

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

Top tips for filling out an attendance allowance form

17 Dec 15

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

Recipe of the week: Lamb shanks with leeks

14 Dec 15

Lamb shanks with leeks are simple to prepare and they can be left in the oven to...

Recipe of the week: Prawn and Haddock Casserole

01 Dec 15

Delicious and so easy to make, try this nutritious winter recipe Serves 4 Ingredients 450g skinless...

Causes of immobility and possible solutions

27 Nov 15

The human body, regardless of age, is designed for movement, but without an active lifestyle, our...

Get expert help to downsize now

24 Nov 15

How specialists can help your move run smoothly We work with you to address anything that...

Recipe of the week: Mushroom Tagliatelle

23 Nov 15

This week we are giving you a fail safe recipe for mushroom tagliatelle, plus a few...

Recipe of the week; Chicken Chasseur

16 Nov 15

This week’s recipe is a delicious Chicken Chasseur, quick and easy to make, cook and eat!...

Latest innovations in personal home safety alarms

11 Nov 15

Most people are familiar with traditional in-home pendant alarms for older people and their benefits. However,...

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