Caring For The Elderly

Care

If you have ageing relatives, it is almost certain that the subject of later life Care is constantly on your mind.

Finance

If you are wondering how to pay for products and services that will make the later years of someone close to you more comfortable or invest their savings wisely, financial help and advice is available here and is only a click away.

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This web-site has been designed to help the family and relatives of the elderly to quickly find products and services that can help maintain quality of life for their loved ones in their later years.


Not only that, by using our site you could also be helping others too as for every bona fide enquiry that you make,

we will also donate 5p to Contact the Elderly.
 

Health

As we get older, maintenance of health and the faculties becomes increasingly important – sight and hearing are particularly important but so is general well-being.

Insurance

Older consumers can get better deals on certain types of insurance or maybe they are better off consulting companies who specialise in dealing with the over 50s.

Home Adaptation

There are many ways in which a home can be adapted to make it comfortable or liveable-in for an elderly relative.

News by Age Concern

  • Age Concern and Help the Aged appoint Paul Farthing as Director of Fundraising (26.01.10)
    Age Concern and Help the Aged has appointed Paul Farthing as its new Director of Fundraising.
  • Age Concern and Help the Aged respond to the Prime Minister's speech on health and social care reform (08.02.10)
    Gordon Brown's speech today will bring hope to millions of older people and their families who are being failed by a crumbling and inadequate care system.
  • Age Concern and Help the Aged comment on dementia research (03.02.10)
    Age Concern and Help the Aged are a major funder of dementia research and we strongly support calls for more funding for this vital work.
  • Unemployment increases among 50 plus workers despite general fall‚ new figures show (20.01.10)
    While new ONS statistics show unemployment has fallen generally among workers in the 50 plus age bracket‚ unemployment increased by 4.2 per cent over the last quarter from 370‚000 to 385‚000 for Sept-Nov 2009.
  • Eight out of ten frail older people surveyed rely on outside help for support at home (03.02.10)
    Almost eight out of ten older people who use personal call alarms rely on friends‚ family and commercial paid support to help out with everyday basic care tasks such as shopping‚ cleaning and DIY in order to live independently.
  • Half of motor insurers deny quote to over 80s‚ new research reveals (27.01.10)
    Age discrimination remains rife in the insurance industry according to new independent research published today by Age Concern and Help the Aged.

    • Funeral Planning

    Although sometimes unpalatable, death is inevitable. Nevertheless, to provide for the expense and even plan the details of the funeral can give peace of mind to the elderly and their loved ones – and better still, remove a potential cause of unnecessary worry and concern in the later years.

    Mobility

    Whether it is getting around the house and its facilities or going further afield, mobility is a key factor in maintaining quality of life.

    Retirement Living

    When it comes to choosing where to live in later life, there is a whole range of options, depending on individual circumstances. Whether it is help in moving closer to relatives, or finding the right retirement home/sheltered accommodation or even finding that dream property overseas, you are one click away from a choice of trusted suppliers - and remember, every time you enquire via this site, we will make a donation to Age UK and Counsel & Care.

    Legal Advice

    Proper legal advice is advisable when making important and sometimes irrevocable final decisions. For the best of available advice and help, choose from one of our many professional and trusted partners - and remember, every time you enquire via this site, we will make a donation to Age UK and Counsel & Care.