Quote - "Cut pensioner benefits now, they won't be around by next election"

Roger1

Alter_ego wrote: »

Interested to hear that, how can my OH get her bus pass before SP age? Forgive me if it's based on something other than age.

In London, the Freedom Pass eligibility is based on women's pension age, a rare equality challenge that benefits men who typically retire later.

Vote-hunting Bozo Johnson arranged for a London-only pass to be available to all at 60+.

BTW, the pass is not automatic - you have to apply for it. So those selfless souls who don't need one need not apply if they don't want it.

Alter_ego

Alter_ego wrote: »

Interested to hear that, how can my OH get her bus pass before SP age? Forgive me if it's based on something other than age.

OK found it, we have to move to Scotland, Wales or NI

moneyistooshorttomention

Alter_ego wrote: »

Interested to hear that, how can my OH get her bus pass before SP age? Forgive me if it's based on something other than age.

I can understand buspass before SP age - I just assumed she's somewhere like Wales perhaps (where it comes at 60).

I would be interested to know how someone can get the Winter Fuel Allowance money before State Pension Age though. I shall shortly be reaching my revised SPA - but have been told I wont start getting my Winter Fuel Allowance money until next years payment:mad:. When I checked the government website on that - it gave a deadline date you have to be born before (before 5 January 1953) in order to get that payment this year and, if you're born after that date you don't get it this year (even if you're SPA).

Cue one bottle of champagne on revised SPA date for getting most of the rest of my income at last and a 2nd bottle of champagne when the Winter Fuel Allowance starts up belatedly next year.:cool:

missbiggles1

lessonlearned wrote: »

60 is the new 40......:rotfl

Only if we're all going to live until 120!

cbrown372

moneyistooshorttomention wrote: »

Absolutely:T

Elderly = having reached at least THE State Pension Age (which is basically 66/67/68 - and looks to be heading towards 70). You cant be elderly if you're still regarded (by the Government) as "working age".

Elderly = almost "expecting" ill health as a constant (rather than thinking "Whoops...theres something wrong at the moment and what do I have to do to get back to normal?"

Elderly = in some parts of Britain I've found it seems to mean people expecting extra "respect" for being elderly (I promise not to join them ever in thinking I "deserve" unmerited respect for an outside factor like my age when I get to that agegroup:rotfl::rotfl:).

You know someone is elderly when they are being described as a "little old lady" - when you know they're actually a vindictive determined little battleaxe LOL.

oh pot, kettle, black, happy to be an OAP to get your bus pass now and WFA next year, shame that makes you elderly and deserving of no respect according to you

I'm sure you will have also found that being a senior citizen brings many concessions, even in the back of beyond :T

merrydance

Why do some people think the young have it easy? When will a 30 year old now get their state pension, which they will have paid into all through their working lives. Many companies now do not offer such good pension schemes like they used to. It's harder for them to afford housing and going to university costs a fortune. Yes those old enough to fight in the war had it hard but not the following generation.

lessonlearned

missbiggles1 wrote: »

Only if we're all going to live until 120!

Maths never was my strong point. :rotfl:

All I know is I want to live as long as possible, as long as I'm fit and healthy.

I have good genes, my family is a long lived one so fingers crossed.

I have been watching Jamie's Olivers super foods, looking at people who are long lived and healthy around the world.

Greece, Okinawa and Costa Rica - those people are fantastic, healthy and robust well into their 90s and 100s - sounds good to me.

Now that I am over the worst of my husband's death I have started taking a lot more care over my own health and wellbeing.

I have revamped my diet, cured my IBDS and GORD, my Fibro is Improving and I have lost nearly 1 stone. I Feel heaps better.

I think diet is key, so yes 120 here I come......;)

............Ok I'll settle for a hale and hearty 100.:D

pollypenny

merrydance wrote: »

Why do some people think the young have it easy? When will a 30 year old now get their state pension, which they will have paid into all through their working lives. Many companies now do not offer such good pension schemes like they used to. It's harder for them to afford housing and going to university costs a fortune. Yes those old enough to fight in the war had it hard but not the following generation.

Were we 60+ given houses, then? And the houses we scrimped and saved for tended to be either old houses needing work or, if new builds, far less 'posh' than today's. One bathroom, sink unit in the kitchen and a gas fire or fireplace.

Do you think company pensions were free? OH paid the maximum possible, as did I.

We also didn't spend on mobile phones, obviously, or holidays abroad.

pollypenny

lessonlearned wrote: »

Maths never was my strong point. :rotfl:

All I know is I want to live as long as possible, as long as I'm fit and healthy.

I have good genes, my family is a long lived one so fingers crossed.

I have been watching Jamie's Olivers super foods, looking at people who are long lived and healthy around the world.

Greece, Okinawa and Costa Rica - those people are fantastic, healthy and robust well into their 90s and 100s - sounds good to me.

Now that I am over the worst of my husband's death I have started taking a lot more care over my own health and wellbeing.

I have revamped my diet, cured my IBDS and GORD, my Fibro is Improving and I have lost nearly 1 stone. I Feel heaps better.

I think diet is key, so yes 120 here I come......;)

............Ok I'll settle for a hale and hearty 100.:D

I'll be happy to reach 85 as long as I'm health. But with macular degeneration in the family and some hearing loss, I'd be glad to go earlier, if either became a problem.

lessonlearned

pollypenny wrote: »

I'll be happy to reach 85 as long as I'm health. But with macular degeneration in the family and some hearing loss, I'd be glad to go earlier, if either became a problem.

Sorry to hear about your high risk of MD. At least you know the risk factor so you can try and outsmart your genetic inheritance.

Dark green leafy vegetables, kale, collards etc, but especially raw spinach. Spinach contains lutein, essential for eye health but particularly good for protecting against MD.

Eat as much spinach as can stand, try and aim for one portion a day. If you dont like it bung it in a smoothie and disguise with berries.

Nuts, and plenty of omega 3 rich foods.

Protect your eyes from sunlight, so good quality sunnies. and if you smoke, quit.

My genetic inheritance is diabetes 2. I'm 64 and so far all clear but I now watch my diet like a hawk. I saw what diabetes did to my mum and I am determined not to go down that route.

I'm also at risk of deafness too - all those loud Rock concerts didn't help .......:rotfl: I have noticed a slight dip already so I'm thinking of learning lip reading and sign language. In fact I think I already lip read a bit, my hearing seems worse when I take my glasses off. :rotfl::rotfl:

The joys of getting older.......but......it sure beats the alternative.