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Accommodation   Moving relatives closer Specialise in helping older people move home. From buying,selling and decluttering through to settling in on moving day, we take care of everything. Premier care home accommodation One of the leading UK-wide Senior Care groups with 27 care and nursing communities across the country. Relocation of the elderly Selling, buying and moving, including equity release and care fees advice. www.housingcare.org   Advice, Coaching and Consultancy   Improving the lives of the over 50s A consultancy specialising in improving the lives of the 50+ through information, coaching and workshops. Individuals are enabled to manage their lives more effectively to become empowered, revitalised, confident and able to make the changes they wish to   Care Services   Care fees advice and help Care fees advice line and service Commission for Social Care Inspection Looking for a care home? Get free, independent reports on the quality of your local homes and care services to help you make an informed choice. Independent financial advice re care fees A network of independent financial advisors who give advice on how individuals can best finance care. Planning the finance of care for the elderly or disabled. A non-profit making site, providing a wealth of information and advice regarding the financing of care. Premier care home accommodation One of the leading UK-wide Senior Care groups with 27 care and nursing communities across the country. The Care Information One Stop Shop Guide2Care is a premier service delivering resources, information and advice across the whole of the care sector - for both consumers and care providers.   Funding their or your retirement   Care fees advice and help Care fees advice line. Equity Release We help you to find the best solution. Equity Release - Age Partnership Release the equity from your home with Age Partnership - the equity release specialists. Pension Release Finding the best solution www.solicitorsfortheelderly.com www.symponia.co.uk Independent financial advice re care fees www.time4care.co.uk   General   Companionship for those living alone A national charity providing vital companionship for acutely isolated people who live alone. Premier care home accommodation One of the leading UK-wide Senior Care groups with 27 care and nursing communities across the country. www.ageconcern.org.uk www.bridgefast.co.uk www.contact4me.com An emergency contact service www.elderlyparents.org.uk www.familyonwards.com A very informative web-site dealing with a variety of family issues. www.helptheaged.org.uk www.meremembered.com www.restoftheirlife.com   Health   www.alzheimers.org.uk The UK's charity set up to help those suffering from dementia and their families. www.bbc.co.uk/health www.bhf.org.uk British Heart Foundation www.diabetes.org.uk www.nos.org.uk National Osteoporosis Society www.parkinsons.org.uk   Learning, working, volunteering   www.beso.org British Executive Services Overseas www.heyday.org.uk www.u3a.org.uk University of the Third Age www.vso.org.uk www.walkingworld.com   Living assistance   Living assistance for the elderly A hotel concierge type service for the over 55s. They discuss your specific living assistance needs with you then put you in touch with the appropriate product or service supplier.   Media Articles   Avoiding the elderly parent trap Telegraph, 28th March 2007 From cradle to grave: bills, bills, bills..... The Sandwich Generation is paying to bring up children, support its ageing parents - and carry the taxman on its back. How much longer can it continue, asks Judith Woods The"sandwich generation" who fill the caring gap. Sarah Womack, Social Affairs Correspondent of the Daily Telegraph highlights that elderly parents will receive around �21 billion of unpaid care and help from their families this year. Travelodges make better care homes An interesting slant on the case of an elderly couple living in local Travelodge. Daily Telegraph 13th September 2007 We don't want Dad staying with us Telegraph, 10th October 2006 You can survive the Sandwich Trap Lesley Garner of the Daily Telegraph writes on the issues and pressures of caring for both children and parents.   Sister sites in the USA   Some useful information on a US web-site The Sandwich Generation News, views and advice from a top US authority Carol Abaya.   Telephone Help Line   SeniorLine - telephone advice from Help The Aged SeniorLine - 0808 800 6565 - is a free, impartial and confidential service for the elderly and their families.   The elderly at home   Companionship for those living alone A national charity providing vital companionship for acutely isolated people who live alone. Easy dress clothing for the elderly Clothing to suit people who are struggling to dress independently or are assisted with dressing. Safety in and around the home Useful information and advice about ensuring elderly relatives are safe in and around the home.   Websites for the over 50�s   Discounts for the over 55s Details of 000s of product and service savings for the over 55s. www.idf50.co.uk I Don�t Feel 50 www.saga.co.uk www.seniority.co.uk www.silversurfers.net www.theoldie.co.uk www.vavo.com   Wills and Funeral Planning   Funeral and after life planning A good, impartial site offering advice and help with all aspects of funerals and after life wishes. Pre-paid funeral plans The UKs largest provider. Where there is a will ........... Ensure your will - or that of your nearest and dearest - never gets lost. www.funeralcare.co-op.co.uk www.funeralsuk.com