If your loved one needs help with day-to-day tasks, whether that includes problems with mobility or daily living, they may be eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This useful benefit could help provide financial aid to help them get the support they need. What is Personal Independence Payment? Personal Independence Payment is a tax free benefit that replaced Adult Disability Allowance. It is provided to people over 16 and under State Pension age. This benefit is designed to help people who have difficulty completing everyday tasks or getting around due to a …
How To Deal With An Elderly Parent’s Difficult Behaviour
As our elderly parents age, certain conditions can cause changes in personality and behaviour. This is often just a natural part of life. However, there may be some occasions where it is necessary to step in and address your parent's behaviour. These conversations can be uncomfortable for all involved, particularly if your parent is living with a condition like dementia. Nevertheless, it's important to try and help your parent to control their difficult behaviour. Today, we'll discuss a few common examples of behavioural issues in older adults and share our top tips for talking …
How to Borrow Responsibly and Avoid Loan Sharks
Many of us worry about bills, and the recent increases in the cost of living have made covering these costs even more of a challenge. Sometimes, we may decide that loans are necessary to get us through the toughest months. However, it is important to borrow responsibly, as the world of money lending can be a dangerous one. As much as we like to think that people are happy to help each other, there are people who prey on the vulnerable. They may offer to cover the costs of your bills, only to demand you pay them back with interest. A failure to pay them back may result in threats. …
How To Use Prime Video: Tips for Your Elderly Parents
Launched in the latter part of 2006, Prime Video quickly became one of the world's largest streaming platforms. It allowed those with Prime membership to watch films and TV shows on demand. A recent study found that Netflix, Prime Video's biggest rival, had the same amount of subscribers as all conventional television subscribers in the US combined: 73% of households. They went on to overtake traditional television watchers in 2019. Netflix has plateaued slightly over the past few years but newer services like Prime Video and Hulu have gained a larger market share. How Much Does …
Best Value Groceries: Where Should You Be Shopping?
We're all feeling the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis. Amongst the bills that are going up are our food bills. As a result, many of us will be wondering how we can make savings or whether we need to be changing where we shop. To help you decide where you should do your food shopping, here's how to find the best value groceries. Why is Food Getting More Expensive? Several factors are coming together to drive up food prices in the UK, which are, naturally, making that food bill higher every week. Energy costs, the war in Ukraine, and fallout from Covid-19 lockdowns are just …
Recession Explained: Is Your Pension Secure?
The Bank of England has warned that the UK will fall into recession this year. Knowing this, many people are likely to be worried about what this means for their finances. For people who have retired, especially, the current financial crisis is a major source of anxiety. However, often it is the uncertainty that leaves our loved ones most concerned. To help alleviate some of these worries, we are looking at what the recession means for you and your loved ones. What is a Recession? Most of the time, the country's economy is in a state of growth. This means that, generally, there …
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