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 …
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 …
Leading Causes of Falls in the UK
Each year as we grow older, the threat of falling becomes more concerning. While most falls don't cause serious injuries, there's always a chance injury can occur. According to the NHS, 1 in 3 people aged over 65 have a serious fall every year. This is increased to half of people over 80. Age UK discovered that 36% of older adults are more concerned about elderly falls than any other danger in their life. But why and how do serious elderly falls occur? Identifying the leading causes of falls in elderly people can help you to avoid danger and stay on your feet. How Do Elderly …
Deprivation of Assets – Everything You Need to Know
Deprivation of assets: what is it? And more importantly, how does it affect you? If your local authority is arranging social care for you or your elderly parents, you need to know the rules around deprivation of assets. Keep reading to find out what you need to know. What is Deprivation of Assets? If you need social care, such as help at home from a carer or moving into a care home, you have a couple of options. You can select your own care provider and pay for care yourself, or you can go through the local authority and receive social care funding if you're eligible. If you …
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