If your loved ones are on a low income and need monetary support, Universal Credit could provide help with their living costs. With bills rising across the country, more and more people are in need of a helping hand. If they are eligible, Universal Credit could help your loved ones' money go a little bit further each month. What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit is designed to help people of all ages, circumstances, and backgrounds with their monthly living costs. It is a non-taxable benefit that is based on your income, savings, and investments. This wide reaching …
Best Value Mobility Aids for Elderly Loved Ones
Getting older can often lead to struggles with mobility. However, older adults need to stay active to stay healthy. This is where mobility aids can prove helpful. They provide extra support and reassurance to your loved ones, helping them to stay independent. There are many different types of mobility aid on the market today. In this article, we will look at the best value options for your loved ones. Walking Sticks If your loved ones are a little unsteady on their feet, or get tired easily, a walking stick is a simple but effective solution. They serve almost like an extra …
How to Introduce Your Elderly Parents to Online Banking
As more local bank branches close, online banking is more necessary now than it has ever been. If you're concerned about your parents' ability to carry out their banking activities, whether it's because they're struggling to leave the house or because their local branch has closed, it may be time to introduce them to online banking. How Do You Enable Online Banking? If your parents already have a bank account, the process of registering for online banking is usually straightforward. First, navigate to their bank's website and find an option to register. This will typically be …
Senior Discounts – Restaurants
Everybody loves a bargain, but for older people, looking after the pennies is even more important. Older people are often on a fixed income, whether that's State Pension, private pension, or working reduced hours. Thankfully, there are plenty of senior discounts out there. We've already covered the biggest elderly discounts in UK shops and discounted days out, but in this article we'll be looking at dining discounts for older people. Best Dining Discounts for Older People Lots of chain restaurants offer discounts to older diners. Plenty of others have a senior menu …
Pension Credit: A Guide
Pension Credit is an easy to claim benefit that will help top up your loved one's income once they reach State Pension age. If your loved one is eligible, but not claiming Pension Credit, they could be missing out on vital financial support totalling hundreds of pounds each week. What is Pension Credit? Separate from State Pension, Pension Credit is extra money most pensioners can receive to help make ends meet. Depending on circumstances, this benefit can also help with housing costs, including reductions in rent or council tax. While the amount received is impacted by income, …
How to Protect Your Elderly Parents from Scams
The world is full of dishonest people seeking to trick people into giving away money and personal information. In 2022, more than £1.2 billion was stolen from consumers. The most common methods are false phone calls, fake websites, and deceitful emails. With fraud occurring at such a high rate, it is more important than ever that we protect our elderly parents from scams. Here are some tips that could help keep their money out of sinister hands. Identifying Scams Often it can seem no one is safe from scams. These criminals will target people by phone, with emails, in the post, on the …
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