10 tips on long-term care
The issue of long-term care costs is never far from the headlines. This report highlights 10 points to consider if you or a family member face the prospect of moving into a nursing home.
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(Source: This is Money)
Millions at risk from "Silent Killer", UK's third biggest killer
The Stroke Association urges the public to get their blood pressure tested and avoid being a statistic of the UK's third biggest killer.
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(Source: Medical News Today)
Retiring workers will lose 50% of income
The typical UK employee is set to see a 50 per cent drop in income on retirement, according to a new report.
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(Source: The Scotsman)
Women's personal pension funds "inadequate"
Most women in the UK think their personal pension fund will not offer them enough money in retirement.
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(Source: myfinances.co.uk)
Financial "time-bomb" facing future retirees
People are not saving enough to make their foreign dreams a reality, according to a new report.
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(Source: Retire to the Sun)
In Europe, care for the elderly is being transformed
Madrid: Fernando Feliz, a sprightly 77-year-old Spaniard wearing a jogging suit and sneakers, does not know what he would do if he no longer could care for himself.
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(Source: International Herald Tribune)
Older people should stay active to avoid falls
Telling grandparents to take it easy could do more harm than good, an expert said today.
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(Source: The Herald)
Friends and family must do more to help older people claim vital benefits cash - warns Age Concern
Age Concern is calling on people across the UK to urge their older friends and family to claim their benefits as this could dramatically improve their quality of life and lift many out of poverty.
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(Source: Female First)
Sell back your home with confidence
Reversion plans, the equity release schemes no one seems to want to market or regulate, now have the watchdog's seal of approval, writes Laura Brady.
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(Source: The Observer)
Unlocking Equity
Home reversion schemes which allow older homeowners to unlock part or all of the value of their property while still living in it are, as of April 6, being regulated by the Financial services Authority.
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(Source: York Press)
Financing of retirement: three-speed Europe
For the third consecutive year AXA publishes its annual report on retirement. The participants included 11590 working and retired people in 16 countries.
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(Source: The Mature Market)
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