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Personal alarm systems for old people
Elderly neighbour has asked me to do a bit of research into such systems, a quick online search and i've found aidcall.co.uk, are there others and if so any pointers? [FONT="][threadbanner]box[/threadbanner][/FONT]
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Closing down the "Widows" support thread
What a pity someone has found it necessary to ensure the closure of of the bereavement support thread. It was unnecessary. In among the "tea and sympathy" there was a lot of advice on practical matters, such as finance, funeral arrangements, life insurance, pensions, how to get through the dark days etc This could have…
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Over 40s/50s/60s/70s health checks?
I'd heard about these health checks for a few years now so when, at 64, I hadn't had an invitation I thought I'd ring the surgery to be a bit proactive. The receptionist seemed a bit vague and said I could make an appointment to see the nurse if there was something I was worried about. As there wasn't, I left it. Then when…
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What do you call yourselves?
A question from my husband last night got me thinking. Background, he is 56 and about a month ago left paid employment. He is not seeking another job (though he might get a small income from a hobby in the future) and he is not drawing any pension. It is all going very well so far but he last night he was wondering what…
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HSL chairs website warning
Having seen the TV adverts for this company I went on-line to have a look. I remembered the site was called HSL so keyed in hsl.co.uk only to have a dangerous site warning flashed up on screen to say that Firefox had blocked this site as it contained a potentially dangerous trojan. I came out and checked the name, to find…
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DWP Overpayments on deceased
Good morning everyone, My other half's Grandmother died in January last year leaving my Other half the executor and sole beneficiary to her estate, we contacted everyone who could be owed money this included the DWP who we paid an over payment back to them totaling around £700 now we have received a letter a year later…
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Money saving between 55-60 yrs old.
Having taken early retirement at 55 I have noticed most money saving benefits kick in at age 60....has anyone over 55 found more than these two ? AMC cinemas do a reduced ticket for over 55s.. Odeon cinemas have some films on specific days for £3 That's ALL I've been able to find.....any suggestions in any area welcomed
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pensioner power
As I get older I can see that the older generations have a lot of living to do and will have a bigger and bigger say in society. And they should do - they have the most life experience and they have the time and skills to use the Internet to lobby for change - just look at WASPI which is really getting heard and have…
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Advice re bank accounts please
We are pensioners and we bank with the RBS. I really want out of there but husband is fussing over switching. He is worried the pensions won't go into the new bank and the money gets lost. Can I ask if anybody has switched or changed banks - how long did it take for the pensions to go into the new acc ?
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Discharged without a care package
My father who is 87 was discharged from hospital today, He was admitted on Sunday morning after a fall due to a urine infection. Discharged later in the day. Re admitted the following day, as the infection has gone into his blood. (Monday)they just seem to want to get him out all the time. He was discharged this afternoon…
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Letting out home to avoid care home costs?
My parents' house in Scotland has become unoccupied since my father passed away and my mother moved into a care home earlier this year. My solicitor has advised me to let out the house in order to avoid the proceeds of the sale being reclaimed by the council, who are currently subsidising my mother's care home costs quite…
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Elderly parents' partial equity release
Quite some time ago my elderly parents did a partial equity release on their home. As is often the case, it was not a good deal, but that's another story! They were advised by the solicitor at the time to do their wills, but they didn't. They are now in their 90s and I've been trying to persuade them to do wills for about…
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winter fuel payment
My very first payment went in yesterday £200, this will be great help to me this winter!
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Deputy for finances - who pays?
Elderly relative has lost financial capacity and has no power of attorney. Her children are low paid or living on benefits. If they apply to be the deputy would they have pay the fee or could it legally come from relative's money? They are aware they need to act in her best interests but will struggle to fund it…
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Freezing meals for elderly
My Mum in law does not cook for herself anymore, and I started freezing dinners for her, but now that is more or less the only dinners she eats. Trouble is I was freezing them in special Sisterna freezer to microwave plates with covers, but they take up a lot of room in her freezer. Are there any plates I can get that can…
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Care at home costs
My mother has been recently diagnosed with dementia. She has been referred to social services who have assessed her needs. It has been decided that she will need a visit in the morning and the evening to help her with her medication that she takes for diabetes. She does not own her own home ( renting from local authority )…
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Continuing Healthcare Funding in Devon
With the disbanding of the NHS PCTs (Primary Care Trusts) the responsibility for administering NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) was passed to the CCGs (Clinical Commissioning Groups). CHC is available to people with severe and complex health needs and provides care funding in care homes and in peoples homes. The CCG in…
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HELP WITH TAX QUERIES FOR THE OVER 60's
Not sure if this is the correct Category for this post. Maybe a Mod will move it if it isn't. Sorry, I am unable to post the link but Google it and it should come up. It's called TAXVOL A charity for the over 60's who have tax queries and on low incomes. I was helped recently with a tax query about paying basic rate when I…
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What do you do all day?
I'm not sure whether to ask this on here or on an unemployment thread as the question would be the same! I recently gave up working full time and now work part time for a charity from home. - I suppose I sort of consider myself semi-retired. But the work is so flexible I find I have a huge amount of time on my hands now…
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All eggs in one basket - Internet security.
Hello I have my bank account and credit card and savings all with the same bank (Nationwide). I did this for simplicity and because the have been with Nationwide for many years and find their service excellent. Also you get slightly higher savings rates if you bank with them. However my husband is now getting worried about…
