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

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

There are many organisations who can help your elderly parent to get out and about and there...

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

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

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

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...

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

If you pay tax, using gift aid when you donate money to a charity is a...

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

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

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

“Loneliness is a strange feeling – it’s sad, it’s day in, day out” – Daphne, 90...

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

It seems that sugar, not fat, is now considered to be public health enemy number one. ...

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...

Many families are facing a future in which a parent will need continuing care. As online...

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.

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

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...

Leaving a financial legacy to children, or to a charity is a common wish for many...

New legislation on personal allowances From the 6th of April 2015  married couples and civil partners can...

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.

When it comes to caring for an elderly parent, we all want to ensure they are...

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

For many, retiring to settle down in a place with warmer weather, different scenery and a change...