Many of us love to get away every now and then, but sometimes a holiday abroad might feel like too much to arrange. Alternatively, you may have health conditions that make more exotic holidays unfeasible. If this is the case, your holidays may need to be limited to the sights of the UK. With this in mind, we wanted to go through some of the best UK holiday destinations. For this list, we’ll be leaving out the big cities and focusing on the UK’s beautiful countryside. These are ideal for quieter breaks where you can enjoy your holiday without so many crowds. Top 6 UK Holiday …
Plan Ahead – Power of Attorney
At some point in life, your loved one may not be able to make their own decisions. When this happens, they may require you to make decisions for them. Although it's a difficult situation to think about, it can be made easier through planning ahead. If your loved one may soon be unable to make decisions regarding health or financial matters, it may be time to put a power of attorney in place. Power of attorney is a legal document that gives a person the authority to take care of the finances of someone who no longer can. It could be that they have become incapacitated or are in …
Symptoms of Pneumonia in Older People
Around 220,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with pneumonia each year. Sometimes, these diagnoses can be fatal. In 2022, most pneumonia-related deaths occurred amongst over-60s, with rates climbing drastically amongst those over the age of 70. This, of course, is something we all want to avoid. So how can you recognise symptoms of pneumonia in elderly people? And how can you support your loved ones? What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is a respiratory condition often caused by a bacterial infection. It causes inflammation in one or both lungs, obstructing breathing. Viruses can …
Email Safety: Stay Safe on the Internet
The internet has helped to make modern life much easier for most people. It's a great source of information and it allows us to communicate with people all over the world. However, for those who aren't used to using the internet, it can be quite a daunting place. This article is part of our series on the internet for older people. We're focusing on email safety and sharing some simple, practical tips. If your elderly loved ones are just starting to use the internet, why not share this guide with them? Although our loved ones may not realise it, they will already have the skills …
Elderly Benefits – What Can You Claim?
Finance Tips for You and Your Elderly Loved Ones
4. Invest Money Read our guides on what you need to know before and the best ways of investing your money. 5. Plan Ahead One of the best finance tips we can give you is to plan ahead. While none of us can predict the future, we can definitely make careful plans for the years to come. Talk to your parents about what they want to happen as they get older. For example, if they could no longer live at home by themselves, where would they want to live? Have they made a will? Do they have any money set aside to pay for any care they may need? These can …
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