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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...

Medicine: Waste not, want not…and take the right dosage

19 Nov 15

Medicine waste in the UK is a major issue. The Department of Health says that in...

Essential guide to hospital discharge

04 Nov 15

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

Is the tax you have paid correct?

04 Jun 15

How do you know if your tax is correct? If you pay your tax under Pay...

Essential guide to the new Care Act

02 Jun 15

The new Care Act 2014 is mainly concerned with adults and their adult carers and the...

Power of Attorney in Scotland

16 May 15

Even your spouse or best friend can’t help you legally without Power of Attorney in Scotland...

Legal Aid in Scotland

23 Apr 15

Legal aid is still generous to Scottish Pensioners   – please use it! Despite cuts legal aid...

Managing the New Pension Flexibility

21 Apr 15

Changes introduced from 6 April 2015 allow people the flexibility to access their pension savings more...

A beginner’s guide to dementia

14 Apr 15

Dementia is probably the most difficult problem families face when caring for an older relative Most...

Practical steps to consider for funding elderly care

25 Mar 15

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

Investment bonds to pay for long-term elderly care

20 Mar 15

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.

VAT relief on footwear for older people

10 Mar 15

If you have a parent who is disabled or has a long-term illness, you’ll no doubt...

Friends of the Elderly

07 Mar 15

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a national charity, founded in 1905 which provides support for...

How to get help paying for care home fees

05 Feb 15

If you’re wondering how you can get help with your care home fees, this helpful guide...

Overview of Elderly Care Fees

29 Jan 15

Care fees and funding is a very complex and confusing area. You and your parent may...

60+ divorce causes financial ruin

21 Jan 15

The number of people who are getting divorced during their retirement years is on the increase....

The Complete Guide to Retirement Planning

13 Jan 15

Planning for your retirement is one of the most important things you’ll ever do, Follow our...

New Year Tax Changes for Older People

06 Jan 15

Here are some of the key tax changes for 2015 The Personal Allowance (PA), the amount...

Top ten facts about Pensioner Bonds

30 Dec 14

Have you heard of Pensioner Bonds? No, they’re nothing do to with Roger Moore or Sean...

How to cut older people’s phone and broadband costs

14 Dec 14

Follow this action plan and take these simple steps to help you shop around and get the best deal possible on your landline and broadband.

Best ways to save money this Christmas

03 Dec 14

Christmas is a time for giving, but if you’re on a tight budget, buying gifts and...

Budgeting for bereaved parent

29 Nov 14

If your partner used to manage the budget for some or all of the household finances, taking these on after they die can feel overwhelming. Follow these steps to find out how to take control of your money.

Are money worries affecting your health?

13 Nov 14

Money worries can be very stressful and can affect your health. Take our test below to...

Having Fun Online Later in Life

30 Oct 14

Modern technology offers many conveniences for older people, whether it is automation for assisted living, Telecare,...

How to manage direct payments to pay for elderly care

25 Oct 14

If you’ve opted to receive direct payments to pay for personal care services yourself, there are important things you should know – such as how to compare products and services and how to manage your budget effectively.

New processes for bereavement and tax

21 Oct 14

There can be a mountain of paperwork to deal with after a bereavement, and everyday matters...

National Accident Helpline launches Eat for Recovery campaign

14 Oct 14

Watching what we eat becomes even more important as we enter our older years. Maintaining a...

Insolvent pensioners

25 Sep 14

The rise in insolvency amongst pensioners is higher now than fifty years ago Pensioners are caught...

Beware Pension Scams

16 Sep 14

Pension scams are on the increase in the UK. ‘One-off pension investments’, ‘pension loans’ or upfront...

Care funding assessments for elderly: Capital

11 Sep 14

Assessment of Capital for the Elderly Most forms of capital and savings are assessable and will...

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