Mobility News
Families avoid discussing future care needs of older parents
2nd October 2015
The chief executive of Carers Trust is encouraging people to talk to their older parents about later-life care.
Protecting yourself from fraud
30th September 2015
Help prevent yourself from being affected by fraud with our handy guide to giving out personal information both online and over the phone.
Free Wills Month to encourage older people to take care of their assets
21st September 2015
Free Wills Month is taking place in October, meaning those over the age of 55 will have the opportunity to have one written free of charge.
Survey reveals people are concerned about older relatives living alone
18th September 2015
People in the South East are concerned about older relatives who have previously suffered a fall or similar incident while living alone.
Health watchdog tells the government that flying visits must stop
16th September 2015
Councils have been told that flying visits by carers to older people must stop, although these are merely recommendations.
Elderly should be provided with help when downsizing their home
14th September 2015
Housing experts have suggested that older people should be given government help when looking to downsize their home.
Should benefits for older disabled people be means-tested?
11th September 2015
A professor of economics has investigated whether disabled people would benefit from the government means-testing benefits.
New scheme introduced to help older victims of fraud in South Derbyshire
10th September 2015
Expert help is to be provided to older people in South Derbyshire who have fallen victim to fraud criminals.
