by Emma Hammett | Apr 10, 2019 | Social Problems: elder abuse and loneliness, Staying in touch, avoiding Scams & Fraud
Today, Martin Lewis of Money Saving Expert praised Wales for taking up his recommendations for promoting awareness of the laws surrounding council tax reductions for those with severe mental impairments (e.g. dementia patients). The current law states that someone...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 1, 2019 | Staying in touch, avoiding Scams & Fraud
Elder abuse is rife and happening right now in homes, hospitals and care homes throughout the UK. It is a horrific crime on some of the most vulnerable in our society and as many of us as possible need to know how to spot the signs and help those affected. 4% of the...
by Emma Hammett | Apr 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Older people are often desperate to stay in their own homes, to avoid going into retirement and care homes and to retain their independence. However, ‘aging in place’ – enabling someone to remain in their own home – often requires considerable additional arrangements....