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Beware of retirement flat schemes
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2019/nov/16/flat-retirement-builder-value-mccarthy-stone Nightmare :eek:
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Searching for Things to do when retired
Just wondering where people have looked to find things they might be interested in doing when retired. I've seen:- https://do-it.org/ https://www.meetup.com/ Just searching on google for things such as "art classes" "language learning" or whatever. Library? Local council evening class website. U3A websites Any others? Not…
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My Mums 60th
Hi, I understand sot quite money saving, so if there is a problem I will get this thread removed. I am organising a somewhat surprise dinner for my mums 60th. I am asking for ideas for party bags to give to all the guests; What chocolates do you remember from 60's/70's? What chocolates would you like to find in a party bag…
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Teach me how to SKI
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Radio for someone with poor eyesight
I have a relative in a care home, and she currently uses a very old DAB radio (one of the very earliest ones produced, I think). The reception is poor and we would like to replace it. But she has very poor eyesight, and a recent stroke means she doesn't find small, close-together buttons easy to use - she only has the use…
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Free home hearing test??
Just scroll down, fill in a couple of details and they'll be in touch to offer you a free home hearing test: https://www.hearingaid.org.uk/hearing-aid-local-fb
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Are private hearing aids better than NHS?
I've had NHS hearing aids now for a year. I've been back to audiology dept several times as they're just not right. In a social setting, i.e. meeting, party, etc., they're completely useless as all they do is amplify the background noise meaning I still can't hear people talking. In fact, over Christmas, I found I could…
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Funding care in a nursing or your own home
If the Local Authority agree to fund a nursing home, can you still claim AA? Can you claim AA if the Local Authority fund a home help? TIA
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Free prescription at 60 what to do?
Hi All, I am 60 in a months time. Do I have to apply for my free prescription service ? Or is it that I simply have to prove my age when I pick up my prescription? Thanks....
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Lights from Serious Readers
Has anyone used lights from Serious Readers? http://www.serious.readers.com They use something called Daylight Wave Technology which is supposed to benefit older eyes. It looks appealing, but the lights are not particularly cheap, and would like to hear if anyone has tried them and what they think.
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Wireless headphones
My nan has difficulty hearing the TV, she gets frustrated trying to read the subtitles and watch the screen, anyone have recommendations for Wireless headphones? Nothing expensive hopefully ;)
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Specsavers hearing tests (and hearing aids)
Relative has an appointment coming up with Specsavers for a hearing test. It's a 90 minute appointment, but I can't believe Specsavers are going to spend anywhere remotely near an hour and a half on a hearing test. I'm guessing it will be about half an hour (if that) for the hearing test, and the rest of the time trying to…
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Ways to spend a lump sum on a special holiday
Hi I am looking for advice and wonder if anyone else has encountered and overcome a similar problem. I tired to post this on the credit card forum but kept getting a warning saying that I was posting on the "grabbit" forum, so am posting here instead. This is my first post so apologies if this is inappropriate. I have just…
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Specialist IFA for care funding?
My Mum is 81, with no regular income other than her state pension (about £600/month). A few years ago, she sold her flat and moved into a rented retirement flat. We engaged a financial advisor to invest the proceeds of her flat sale with the aim of making her financially comfortable for the rest of her life (being…
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Help with hearing aids
Hello I'm currently aged 49 so almost 50 and have struggled with hearing loss for a number of years which I have lived with Ive had enough and want to get some hearing aids sorted Hopefully NHS ones as have low income and will struggle to pay Do I need to see Doctor to refer me for hearing test or can I go to spec savers…
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In-house alert
My elderly mother is both frail and failing - since early March I have been with her full time. Now she's bed bound and can only reach the commode when required. Until recently she's been able to use her mobile to reach me within the house which has worked well. Now she's much too shaky to manage this - last night she…
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Research participants needed 65+
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Free advanced decision form (living will)
Complete online and print out https://compassionindying.org.uk/library/advance-decision-pack/ Allows you to make advanced decisions on your refusal of health treatment under several scenario's. Just needs signing and witnessing and a copy handed to your GP
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Gifting money from MIL in care home - POA
My wife and I have Financial & Health/Welfare POA's for my wife's 86 year old mother. She has moderate to advanced dementia and resides in a care home. Her income is 32K pa (pensions, AA, interest, dividends) Her outgoings, mostly care home fees are 35K pa. She has assets of £700K in low/medium risk investment portfolio /…
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Quandry over care/maintenance!
Hi all I hope you can help me with a decision! My mother has gone into care as she has Alzheimer's, leaving her home with her partner living in it. She is self funding in the home as she saved all her life. My quandary is that her house is in a bit of state and could do with a new bathroom/kitchen as its not been done…
