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It’s hard to balance the demands of everyday life with looking out for ageing family and friends.

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How much does a good retirement cost in the UK today?

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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How can we help our seniors avoid the worst of today’s scammers?

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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Staying Involved in a loved one’s care from afar

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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