Power of attorney is a legal document which allows you to make decisions on someone else's behalf, if they are no longer able to act in their own best interests. There are a few different kinds of power of attorney. Which one your loved one needs will depend on their situation. Today we'll be discussing Lasting Power of Attorney. What is Lasting Power of Attorney? Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is when you have legal autonomy to act on behalf of someone else. This could be because they are no longer mentally capable of making those decisions, or they no longer wish to make those …
Physical & Mental Health Conditions that could affect your Older Parents
Around 15 million people in England suffer with a long-term health condition, with around four million elderly cases. These conditions can be very challenging to live with and to treat. With an ageing population, the NHS faces growing demand each year. Outcomes for most of these health conditions can be greatly improved by noticing symptoms quickly. With this in mind, we've put together this handy guide to some of the physical and mental health conditions that could affect your older loved ones. Physical Health Conditions That Could Affect Your Loved Ones There is a long list of …
Epilepsy In The Elderly: How to Spot a Seizure
According to new studies, the cases of epilepsy in older adults are rising around the world. This increases the burden on health services and families. However, there is also a risk of under-diagnosis if not enough people can recognise the signs of epilepsy in the elderly. Older people are also less likely to be referred to specialist epilepsy services. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological illness. A seizure occurs when the brain receives a burst of abnormal electrical activity that temporarily interrupts normal brain function. Some people are able to sense when a seizure …
Age-Related Muscle Weakening: A Helpful Guide
As we age, our muscles weaken and deteriorate. The clinical term for this gradual loss is sarcopenia. Its effects also include a loss of stamina and difficulty completing physical activities. A study in 2018 was picked up by newspapers and interpreted as having found evidence for measures against age-related muscle weakening. However, this was not the case. It found that, by the age of 75, people have up to 50% fewer nerves controlling the muscles. With these weakening connections, the muscles begin to shrink. The muscle fibres, in turn, struggle to contract and this causes muscle …
How to use a Supra C500 Key Safe
In today's post, we're taking a look at the Supra C500 Key Safe and how to install it properly. If you're on the fence about adding a key safe to your order, read on. If you've already ordered your alarm and later decide you want a key safe, give our friendly team a call on 0800 101 3333 and we'll help you out. What is a Key Safe? A key safe is a secure place to store spare keys. It offers a convenient way for the homeowner and authorised visitors to enter the home quickly and safely. With a key safe, there is no need to leave keys under the doormat, where thieves know to check. A …
Tips on How to Stay Safe Online
The virtual online world can be a difficult one to navigate and people are becoming increasingly susceptible to being targets of scammers. It is important to stay safe online and so we have come up with a comprehensive list of things you can do to ensure you are staying safe whilst surfing the web. Your Privacy: Every webpage online has a ‘Privacy Policy’ which you should use to control how much of your information is accessible to other users and parties. For example, Facebook can allow you to alter whether strangers can see your full or basic profile. This means personal …
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