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How transformative tech in social care can speed hospital discharges
With the constant pressure to unblock beds to reduce waiting lists, how can technology play ITS part in speeding discharge? Gerry Toner at Curam sets out how their business is playing its part.
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Knowledge is power when it comes to planning your retirement finances
A worrying number of retirees are finding they have underestimated the real cost of retirement, writes Richard Collinson of Retire Easy. Getting an accurate fix ahead on your likely costs – and savings required – is critical for peace of mind.
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Assisted dying legislation: who gets to decide who lives and dies?
“The risk of older people being nudged to die by health and social care,” writes leading dementia expert Professor June Andrews, “or even by a family with ‘inheritance impatience’ is more than I can bear without a broken heart.”
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Power of Attorney: 10 tips for the delicate discussion
Leading dementia expert Professor June Andrews has some helpful advice for anyone who has been putting off one of the most important decisions we can make…
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Celebrating the integral role of older people in our communities
Jessica Duffy, Good Practice Mentor from Leeds Older People’s Forum, explains how organisers can help increase participation in activities for the upcoming International Day of Older People on 1 October, and fully embrace this year’s theme.
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Why older workers are giving up on traditional recruitment
“Change doesn’t happen by following the crowd but by leading it,” says Lucy Standing, founder of Brave Starts, a career consultancy for people aged 50 and over.
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Older Londoners: how is the cost of living impacting YOU?
Could YOU help Age UK London in its campaigning efforts to alert politicians and policymakers about how the cost of living is impacting older Londoners?
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New “simple use” smartphone for seniors can withstand tough treatment
A new, British-designed smartphone aimed at the seniors’ market from AAA members Easyphones Ltd has brought together the three features that older people themselves have asked for in a phone – simplicity of use, customer support and robust design.
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Tax needn’t be taxing with online Self Assessment
If you are self-employed, or are retired and have an income that is not taxed at source… and are reasonably digitally savvy… then here is HMRC’s advice on doing your income tax returns on line.
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It’s never too late to live a healthier life
Sarah Culpepper of AAA members Glass Sponge Coaching has some helpful advice to improve our healthspans as well as our lifespans… whatever our age!
