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 sensitive manifesto ducks care debate‚ says Age UK (14.04.10)
    This manifesto clearly shows the Liberal Democrats have got to grips with many of the problems people in later life experience with innovative and thoughtful policies.
  • TV chef backs hospital food project for older people (02.05.10)
    Pioneering research from the University of Reading is being used to enhance the taste of hospital food to help prevent or treat malnutrition in older people.
  • Forced retirement costs the UK £3.5bn a year‚ says Age UK (28.04.10)
    Forcing older workers to retire cost the UK last year an estimated £3.5 billion in lost economic output� new figures by Age UK reveal ahead of tomorrow night�s TV showdown among party leaders on the economy.
  • Labour manifesto strong on words but more substance needed‚ says Age UK (12.04.10)
    Read Age UK's response to the Labour party's general election manifesto.
  • Age UK appoints Duncan Lewis as Group Marketing and Development Director (26.04.10)
    Former Land Securities Group Marketing Director Duncan Lewis has been appointed as the new Group Marketing and Development Director at Age UK.
  • Age UK comment on the latest report from the Payment Council‚ The Way We Pay 2010‚ published today. (14.04.10)
    Despite growing evidence that the use of debit and credit cards is replacing more traditional payment methods‚ many older people still rely on cash and cheques to shop and pay their bills.

    • 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.