Feature Archive

How to Fund Your Retirement

Retirement is, for practically all of us in active employment, a sort of light at the end of the tunnel. ...

Top Five Feelings and Emotions That Describe What It's Like When a Parent Needs Care

In all the time I've been supporting clients, I've met hundreds of family members. There are some common themes around ...

That Difficult Conversation - Talking About End of Life Care

Death. We never talk about it. Very British. Stiff upper lip and all that. Which is fine until we need ...

Space Shrinkage - It is Reversible!

What a small world! It has become a saying that we hear often. I am still surprised at the casual ...

One Small Tip....One Big Difference - How to Approach Someone Living With Dementia

Every now and then, I come across a tip from someone working with people living with dementia that makes me ...

I Think My Mum Needs Care But I'm Not Sure What? A 6-Point Checklist to Help You!

I'm at that age when many of my friends have parents who are developing a need for some sort of care.

Easy Ways of Funding Care – Two Quick Wins

Family members often complain that “Mum (or Dad) has paid into the system all their life and isn’t entitled to ...

Five Ways to Prevent Hospitalisation in Seniors

A recent British Red Cross report revealed a startling increase in the level of hospital read missions.

Choosing a Care Home – A Checklist

Choosing a care home can be a daunting prospect. Where to start?

Am I Entitled to Help With the Cost of Care at Home?

One of the first questions families and seniors ask is “am I entitled to help with the cost of care”? ...

Am I Entitled to Help With the Costs of Living in a Care Home?

Families and seniors contemplating moving into a residential care home are often surprised at how expensive it can be.