Deprivation of assets: what is it? And more importantly, how does it affect you? If your local authority is arranging social care for you or your elderly parents, you need to know the rules around deprivation of assets. Keep reading to find out what you need to know. What is Deprivation of Assets? If you need social care, such as help at home from a carer or moving into a care home, you have a couple of options. You can select your own care provider and pay for care yourself, or you can go through the local authority and receive social care funding if you're eligible. If you …
Top 5 Mobility Scooters
There comes a point in many of our lives where getting around just isn't as easy as it once was. Despite the increased struggle, this shouldn't stop you from doing daily activities and maintaining your independence. Many people turn to mobility aids to help them get about more easily and ensure their quality of life doesn't decline. With technology advancing every day, developments are always being released. Mobility scooters were originally very heavy and slow pieces of equipment. Thankfully, this is no longer the case. Mobility scooters now allow you to move around much more easily …
Older Drivers – Deciding When To Stop Driving
In the UK, there is no maximum age limit on when you have to stop driving. However, medical conditions and getting older can affect your ability to drive. Here are some factors to consider and resources to help you with driving in older age. Factors To Consider Once you reach 70 years of age, you'll be asked to renew your driver's licence every 3 years. When deciding whether to renew, think about the following factors: Reaction TimesAs we age, our reaction times slow down. It's important to be able to stay alert and react quickly to any hazards on the road. If you've noticed …
Assisted Living Facilities: Everything You Need To Know
It's never easy to realise that your loved one is no longer capable of living on their own. Even when we know it's time for a change, we might still feel anxious or guilty about it. When it comes to finding the right assisted living facility, it can be tough to know where to begin. Unfortunately, we don't always have a lot of time to think about our options. This is often because our elderly parent(s) might be at risk of injury or illness in their current situation. Therefore, it's better to be prepared in advance. So, is assisted living right for your elderly parent(s)? And what …
5 Gardening Tools for the Elderly
National allotment week took place a few weeks ago with the aim to get people gardening. When you're getting older you may find that pottering around in the garden becomes increasingly harder. As mobility becomes more difficult, bending down to tend the flower beds can be even more of a challenge. However, it shouldn’t stop you, that’s why we’ve chosen our five favourite gardening tools to help you or your loved one remain in the garden. Rolling Garden Seat A rolling garden seat will make tending to borders much easier. The cart is sturdy and saves having to get up and own …
Mother’s Day Gifts for Elderly Mums in 2024
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