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Peter has to look after his father because he has complex needs, but Peter also needs his career to maintain his own sanity. Dr Lesley Trenner offers advice on how to juggle his needs with those of his father. Dear Lesley My father is 69 and has bipolar disorder. He’s always been a difficult man […]
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Have you ever wondered if there was a more permanent solution to your vision problems than constantly updating your glasses prescription? While laser eye surgery often gets the spotlight, there’s another option that might be better suited to your needs – lens replacement surgery. Whether you’re struggling with cataracts or simply tired of being dependent […]
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Every year the Retirement Living Standards body in the UK publishes its latest estimates of the annual income pensioners need for retirement. They categorise living standards in terms of Minimum, Moderate and Comfortable for single and two-person homes. It’s a very useful report, offering not just headline numbers but detail of how the researchers define […]
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Scamming older people out of their precious pensions is nothing new. Some 20 years ago my father, who has never used a computer, was being taken in by rogues knocking on his door and suggesting he needed expensive work done on his house. Sadly, the arrival of the internet brought new levels of opportunity to […]
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When a loved one starts receiving care, whether that’s occasional help at home or full time support, it’s natural to feel a little uncertain. You want to stay connected and make sure they’re safe, well and happy. But how do you do that without overwhelming them or creating unnecessary tension? The key lies in building […]
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