Previously, we've shared the best discounts for over-60s when it comes to shopping and restaurants. In this article, we will be looking at the best over-60s discounts in the world of entertainment and leisure. Let's dive in! Cinema Discounts for Over-60s Did you know that certain cinemas offer discounted tickets to elderly customers? Odeon cinemas across the nation offer special screenings for over-60s, for as little as £3.50. As part of the Silver Cinema scheme, there are screenings at quieter times for elderly viewers. They even provide tea, coffee, and biscuits with your …
Attendance Allowance: A Simple Guide
Sometimes our loved ones need extra support. If they have a severe disability, whether due to age or a health condition, they may require someone to help look after them. In these circumstances, your loved one may be eligible for attendance allowance. What is Attendance Allowance? Attendance allowance is a benefit available to people over state pension age. It provides financial support to help pay for personal care or supervision. Your loved one can receive up to £101.75 a week depending on how much support they need. Eligibility for Attendance Allowance To receive …
Deprivation of Assets – Everything You Need to Know
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 …
Energy Efficiency: Save On Your Winter Energy Bill
Energy efficiency is a hot topic, particularly during the colder months of the year. The additional cost of heating can be a strain on your winter energy bill if you don't clamp down on it. Keeping a warm, dry home is also really important for your health in the winter. Here are some ideas on how to make your home more energy efficient, and ways to help you save on your bill. Do-It-Yourself Energy Savers There are some very easy, small things you can do yourself to improve the overall energy efficiency of your home. While they may be small changes to your daily routine, …
A Guide to Pensions
The pension system in the United Kingdom is one of the oldest and most complex systems in Europe. It was developed by entrepreneurs in the form of pension funds at the very beginning of the industrial revolution. As the funded pensions have historically dominated the country for a century, most of the pension burden rests on the shoulders of private sector employees and employers through private insurance. The retirement system may appear very complex, which is why we have created this guide to help you and your loved ones understand it a little better. This guide is dedicated to …
Finance Tips for You and Your Elderly Loved Ones
Check out our guide to the different types of pension. 4. Invest Money Investing money carries a higher risk than your standard savings account but it can offer huge benefits. An investment can offer a lump sum when it comes to retirement or a steady income throughout. Savings accounts offer security and ease of access, but the returns can be small. In fact, the rate of interest will usually be lower than the rate of inflation, meaning that your savings will gradually decrease in value in real terms. On the other hand, investments can offer a larger return but with no …
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