IN THIS section we examine the sensitive subject of what happens when a person lacks the mental capacity to consent to a specific course of care or treatment and the safeguards that offer them protection…

STAYING put or moving on is a common dilemma faced by many older people face as they ponder their future housing needs. Moving home is a massive step and you might want to consider all your options before making a final decision. Here we explain what those options are…

IN THIS section we examine how you can acquire disability equipment to help you live more comfortably at home. We look at the procedures for getting the equipment you need and the funding issues surrounding this…

A PROLONGED stay in hospital, either following a major operation or a serious illness, is often accompanied by feelings of great uncertainty if you are an older person. Will I be well enough to return home? What will happen to me when I discharged? Will I have to go into a home? These are some of the questions you will be a sking yourself. In this section, we aim to provide the answers to those questions and many more…

HOW to pay for residential care is a complex area as well as being a political hot potato. It is also a worrying topic for older people who may need to go into a care home, but have no idea how it is going to be funded. In this section we try to navigate the financial maze surrounding paying for residential care…

Help With Costs (Non Means-Tested)

THE majority of people are expected to contribute to the cost of their care home accommodation from their own income and capital. This is calculated via a means test if the local council is involved, but there are some non means-tested exceptions…

MANY people prefer to live in their own house as they get older. Going into a care home or living with family just isn’t everybody’s cup of tea. But there is a lot of help out there to assist you live as comfortably as possible, and it isn’t just confined to meals on wheels…

WE all need to stay warm during the winter, but the rising cost of fuel is becoming an increasing concern for many older people. However, there is a huge amount of help out there if you are struggling to pay your gas or electricity bill. There are also lots of ways to keep the costs down …