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Dementia and money management
What happens when you realise a relative is struggling to manage their money because of advancing dementia? You won’t be allowed to take control of their bank account just because you’re a relative. Whether or not you have set up Power of Attorney – and that is by far the best option – there are […]
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What’s happening in eldercare this week?
In the latest news for caregivers: NHS England is trialling urgent community response teams Social care funding gap predicted to grow Long waits for knee and hip replacements in Scotland Just one minute exercise a week can make a huge difference says study GP surgeries closing but investment planned More bank branches are closed Intestacy […]
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Tips on safely managing money for the less mobile
Handing over a bank card to someone else is a breach of Ts&Cs. So how can those with limited mobility withdraw cash and manage money? Helen Doyle, Head of Policy & Research at the Payments Council, offers some advice. Managing finances can be tricky at the best of times, but imagine finding yourself unable to […]
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