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More use internet for care funding adviceThe internet is a fast growing avenues for those seeking advice about the costs of elderly care, says Partnership, whose second annual care index...
New charity sector coalition urges government to respond more effectively to demographic changeGovernment should face up to our ageing society and better address its implications, argues the Ready for Ageing Alliance.
Consumer Insurance Act good news for customersCustomers taking out insurance products have added peace of mind that their claims will not be declined if they unknowingly fail to disclose...
Paying for long term careThe government has significantly diluted the recommendations made in the Dilnot Report on paying for care.
New regulator to get tough on bank sales practicesNew regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants to see an end to mis-selling created by sales incentives.
Financial Services Consumer Panel on consumer protectionThe Financial Services Consumer Panel comments on what it wants from consumer protection, as the new regulatory framework on insurance is about to go...
Fast tracking insurance complaintsThe government is making it easier for consumers, including small and medium sized businesses, to highlight consumer and competition problems in...
New regulator affects all brokers and insurersAn area that will affect all types of insurance businesses will come into force on 1st April 2013. From this date, all business and marketing...
Health insurers must treat each customer as an individualA fundamental lack of understanding about who the customer is means insurers are facing a through the looking glass moment.
Wesleyan Assurance comments on cost of careCommenting on the plans for social care, Samantha Porter of Wesleyan Assurance says...
Partnership welcomes the cap on social care costsPartnership welcomes the cap on the amount people will have to contribute towards their personal care, but cautions that there must be greater...
One in four have no plans to retire24 % of people planning to retire this year are not ready to stop work yet, and 21 % dislike the idea of being at home all of the time in retirement,...
Reform to help elderly with care costsThe government is introducing major, long-term reform that will mean no one who has worked hard throughout their life will be forced to spend all of...
Elderly people could be paying for care fees twice overSymponia, the national professional body for care fees planning advisers, has expressed concerns that some elderly people and their families could be...
Labour launches 'Whole-Person Care' health policyAndy Burnham's speech to The King's Fund launched Labour's 'Whole Person Care - A One Nation approach to health and care for the 21st Century', a new...
Insurers would still have to obey EU rulesFollowing David Cameron's plan to have a EU referendum and perhaps even leave the EU, Paul Clarke of PwC comments, "A lot hangs on the details.
Capping care costs is great, but where is the detail?Dr Ros Altmann of Saga comments, The principles outlined in the Coalition's mid term review sound good but where is any of the detail?
EU rules on gender-neutral pricing in insuranceUnder new rules, insurers in Europe have to charge the same prices to women and men for the same insurance products without distinction on the...
Financial Services Bill receives Royal AssentThe Financial Services Bill, which will deliver fundamental reform of financial regulation, has received Royal Assent.
Bupa becomes Australia's largest private aged care providerBupa has bought the aged care operations of Innovative Care in Australia. The deal makes Bupa the largest private aged care provider in Australia.
Aviva launches first national marketing campaignAviva has launched a new marketing campaign to demonstrate how it can help you at key times of need throughout your life.
The end of commission payments2013 sees changes that aim to improve the quality of advice, reduce mis-selling and, in the longer term, improve the level of consumer confidence and...
70 families helped every day by insurance payoutsLatest figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) highlight the vital role insurance plays in helping customers cope with the financial...
Governments must wake up to the cost of longevityGovernments must do more to reduce the long-term cost of ageing to the public purse, argues a new policy report from the International Longevity...
Significant rise in demand for long-term careA new report finds that the number of older people needing long-term care is set to increase significantly in the years to 2021.
PRA's approach to regulation of insurersThe Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a document that sets out how the PRA will supervise insurers when it is established in April...
One in three nervous about speaking to people with dementiaBupa has launched a talking toolkit to help people communicate with friends and loved ones who are living with dementia.
LV= responds to pledge to cap long term care costsCommenting on the government's pledge to implement a cap on long term care costs, Vanessa Owen of LV= says...
Insurance watchdog worries over solvency rulesThe European Union's insurance watchdog EIOPA is annoyed that stagnant political talks to finalise new risk capital rules for the insurance sector...
Partnership to support disability charityPartnership is supporting Dogs for the Disabled, a charity that trains assistance dogs for adults and children with disabilities and for children...
Ageism no longer acceptable under new legislationAge discrimination is already unlawful in the workplace but new laws from October give new protection to ensure older and younger people get fair...
A global look at long term careGovernment and insurers in the UK are floundering to deal with the problems of long term care.
Banks should be banned from selling insuranceEric Galbraith of British Insurance Brokers Asociation says, Banks have mis-sold insurance. In Canada banks are prevented from directly selling...
ABI issues guidance on gender neutral insurance pricingWith three months to go until the European Court of Justice ban on insurers taking a person's gender into account when calculating premiums and...
Solvency II may be delayed until 2015Having already drifted from an implementation date of 2012 to 2014, it now looks increasingly likely that The European Union will again postpone the...
Social care black hole deepensThe failure to agree a sustainable funding structure for the future of social care has added a further £26 million to the financial black hole in...
New integrated offer combines nursing and personal careBupa has formed a new partnership with domiciliary care provider Bluebird Care to create integrated packages of care and support.
Families confused by dementiaNew research by Bupa says that many people are not equipped to support a friend or relative suffering from dementia.
The death of US long-term care insuranceWith the UK looking at ways it can deal with the costs of long-term care, those proposing a private insurance solution should look how the US...
Health expectancies at birth and age 65Men and women can expect to spend more than 80 % of their lives in very good or good general health from birth, falling to around 57 % at 65.
Government considers extension of winding up powers to insurersThe Government is considering extending its existing powers to stabilise or wind up systemically important large banks to insurance companies.
People do not want to go into a care homePartnership's first Care Index says that 59% of consumers between 75 and 85 do not want to go into a residential care home.
FSA guide on gender ruling on insuranceTired of seeing some insurers and advisors trying to wrongly suggest that if they keep complaining, that the government will do a u-turn on the...
Government to implement gender ruling on insuranceThe government has set out the legislative approach and proposed draft regulations for implementing the European Court of Justice judgment on gender...
Age discrimination on services to become lawThe prohibition on age discrimination in relation to the provision of goods and services, initially due to come into force in April 2012 but put on...
Healthy life expectancy flat liningVince Smith-Hughes of Prudential says, "People realise that living longer may mean they will need a higher income as they get older, but few of them...
MetLife urges pension innovation to help fund long-term careMetLife is calling for increased innovation and flexibility in the use of pension funds to help pay for long-term care.
Whole of life solution to care fees debtThe government's proposal that those needing care need not have to sell their homes but take out a government loan paying on death from the proceeds...
More comments on long-term careVanessa Owen of LV= says, "The fact the government pledges support to the principle recommendations in Andrew Dilnot's review, but fails to take...
Care white paper is meaningless with no additional fundingDr Ros Altmann of Saga comments, "Finally the government has admitted that a radical reform of the care system is necessary to address the need for...
Reforming long term care - notThe Care and Support white paper and draft bill, sets out how the social care system will be transformed.
New tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's earlierA new study may have identified five signs that could predict Alzheimer's disease years before a patient's memory starts to deteriorate.
Half a cheer for care decisionInstead of agreeing a cross-party plan on how to deal with the costs of individuals' lifetime care costs, the government has made a unilateral...
Panel calls for simple messages for consumersAdam Phillips of the Financial Services Consumer Panel calls for the insurance industry to focus more on the needs of consumers.
Trial to access links between stress and dementiaNew treatments and preventative therapies could be developed from the findings of a trial which aims to identify whether there is a link between...
Saga gives evidence on social care reformAs the government indicates further delays to its white paper on social care reform, Saga continues in its drive to urge the government that reform...
Genetic discovery could lead to new Alzheimer's treatmentsA new discovery which makes a genetic link between Alzheimer's disease and diabetes could lead to innovative and new treatments.
Early and accurate diagnosis 'is vital in dementia cases'It is vital that people are made more aware of the symptoms of dementia and that a greater number of cases are diagnosed in the earliest stages of...
Individuals should pay for at least 50% of long term care costsPartnership has revealed the results of its first Partnership Care Index
Early medical attention is vital in dementia careThis week is Dementia Awareness Week in the UK and an expert has stated that it is important that the British public is more familiar with the...
New simple health insurance products needed urgentlyInsurers need to understand that fundamental changes in consumer behaviour mean that tinkering with products is no longer good enough.
Temporary product intervention rulesUnder the Financial Services Bill, the incoming Financial Conduct Authority will have the power to make temporary product intervention rules.
Will social care be given the priority it deserves?Dr Ros Altmann of Saga comments on the Queen's Speech that promised a bill for adult social care.
Government ducks issue of who pays for long-term careThe recent Queen's Speech includes a bill on adult social care with details of new regulations and new public bodies, personal accounts, local...
Care reform cannot only focus on the poorest elderly peopleDr Ros Altmann of Saga comments, "The care system is so clearly unfair and, with the numbers of people requiring care growing rapidly, this issue...
41% of over 45s would use property to fund careThe Partnership Care Index says that 41% of people between 45 and 85 say that they would need to fund long-term residential care by renting or...
Government must take its head out of the sand on long term careSaga thoroughly endorses the warnings issued by the Local Government Association regarding the dangerous lack of momentum being shown towards...
Long-term care costs to hit £33,000 a year by 2025The annual cost of long-term care is expected to rise from £26,000 a year now to £33,000 per person by 2025.
Elderly and employed - the new generation of over 65sTwo in five planning to retire this year would be happy to work past 65 if they had the chance, according to new research from Prudential.
Talks formulate future dementia care improvementsKey health and care leaders have met to discuss ways to improve the way dementia is dealt with in the UK.
Another government enquiry into long term careThe All Party Parliamentary Local Government Group has launched an inquiry into future care provision.
Solutions to the wrong question on long-term careNew research for Audley Retirement suggests that one in two of us expect to need care in later life.
Alzheimer's risk reduced by exercisePeople of all ages can reduce their chances of developing Alzheimer's disease by taking regular exercise, a new study has found.
Aviva sponsorship deal for Norwich CityAn extended sponsorship between Aviva and Norwich City has been agreed. The extended contract is for four years starting from July 2012.
Women '40 per cent more likely to be admitted to a care home'Women are 40 per cent more likely to be admitted to a care home then men, as often husbands are incapable of providing the care themselves.
Alzheimer's diagnosis aided by new biomarker discoveryDoctors may find it easier to diagnose Alzheimer's disease in the future due to the discovery of a new biomarker.
FSA review on consumer concernsRegulator FSA has undertaken consumer research into areas of concern for customers, to help it plan current and future regulation projects.
MRI to aid psychiatric care and prognosisA new MRI technique could be used to help doctors predict the prognosis of dementia patients.
Hereditary cause of Alzheimer's discoveredPsychiatric care could be improved in the future by the discovery of a new gene, which is thought to be responsible for some cases of Alzheimer's...
Statins shown to aid psychiatric careIt could be possible to improve the symptoms of people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease by treating them with a statin.
Ignorance on contribution to care costsNew nationwide research from Key Retirement Solutions, shows that nearly half of all over-65s do not know how much they should have to contribute to...
Global regulator will choose insurers28 of the world's biggest banks must hold up to 2.5 percent extra capital because of the risk they pose to the wider financial system if they were in...
New law on insurance contractsThe Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Act 2012 received royal assent on 8 March 2012 and will come into force in 2013.
Scientists look to Rage for Alzheimer's drugsScientists searching for an effective way of treating Alzheimer's disease have decided to revisit the Rage molecule.
The main risks facing consumersThe Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published an analysis of the main risks that potentially face insurance consumers over the next 12 to18...
Equality Act 2010 - An ABI good practice guide for insurersIn the near future, insurers will have to price insurance without taking gender into account.
Hidden wealth to avoid care home costsA highly charged debate was held on BBC Radio Five Live about the problem of care home fees.
Consumers cannot be expected to understand complex productsThe Financial Services Consumer Panel argues that the overwhelming advantage firms have in knowledge and understanding means that it is essential for...
PharmaCog to fund more Alzheimer's researchPsychiatric care could improve in the future thanks to a new push to improve the amount of research that is carried out on the disease.
Walking can help mental and physical wellbeingPeople can reduce their chances of developing dementia and needing psychiatric care by ensuring that they take regular walks.
Expired food in the cupboards can be a sign of dementiaThere are some key traits to spot when identifying whether or not a loved one needs psychiatric care.
Average age of retirement rises as people work longerAccording to the latest official figures, we are all working longer. This means that many insurers will have to look again and raise the age limits...
Retirement age to be 75 across the EU?When David Cameron returned from Sweden he enthused about Swedish ideas. The electorate may not be so happy with the latest idea from Sweden.
What would happen if Scotland went independent?The Financial Services Bill 2012 applies equally to Scotland, but lawyers Brodies ask, what happens if Scotland opts for independence?
Family members urged to check care homes themselvesAnyone looking for a care home for an elderly loved one has been told the most important thing they can do to assess the quality of the establishment...
Alzheimer's observed to jump between brain regionsPsychiatric care may be improved in the future after new research found that Alzheimer's disease can spread in the brain by 'jumping' from one region...
Financial Services Bill published, but trouble loomsThe Government has published legislation that will fundamentally transform financial regulation.
Responses to the Financial Services BillResponses to the Financial Services Bill from the Association of British Insurers, Consumer Focus and Which?
A fairer deal for customers with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)Martin Wheatley, who will run the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) when it takes over from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) in a year, has...
How mutuals can help Nick CleggMartin Shaw of the Association of Financial Mutuals says, "I welcome much of Nick Clegg's speech on responsible capitalism and would strongly...
Unusual new health insurance plan from Universal ProvidentUniversal Provident has launched an unusual new health insurance cover for individuals and businesses.
New guidance to insurers on gender ratingWhile the British government dithers and discusses the ban on gender rating of insurance, with an insurance industry that is mostly dragging its...
Insurance law reformThe Law Commission has been working for the last three years on updating insurance law to the modern world.
Hormone linked to dementia in womenPsychiatric care may be improved by a new discovery made by scientists in the US. Researchers at the Lipid Metabolism Laboratory, Human Nutrition...
Increase in care benefitLong term care insurer Universal Provident has increased the maximum initial insurable benefit for LivingCare from £20,000 to £35,000 per annum.
Insurers will have to change their pricing modelsAs the government consults on the introduction of rules banning the use of gender as a factor when setting insurance premiums, Deloitte, the business...
Government causes gender ruling confusionFollowing a ruling by the European Court of Justice in March, the Government waited until early December before issuing its promised consultation...
Diagnostic imaging tool developed to identify AD sufferersDiagnostic imaging could soon help to improve the detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients and ensure they get the crucial early treatment they...
Financial shock risk in old age by failing to save for carePeople are risking financial shock in retirement as new research from Bupa says that the British are the least likely to think they will need to save...
Alzheimer's treatment 'uses designed antibodies'A treatment that could neutralise the harmful protein particles that cause Alzheimer's disease has been developed in the US.
Homecare providers to be inspectedLong-term care insurance is reluctant to cover home care, rather than care in residential or care homes, as the sector is unregulated. This will...
Elderly 'should continue to exercise'Regular gentle exercise should be part of older people's daily routine. This is the opinion of Friends of the Elderly chief executive Richard Furze,...
Changes to the planned increase in state pension ageThe state pension age will now increase to 67 between 2026 and 2028. The government said it took this decision because of increasing life expectancy,...
Diabetes and depression 'combine to increase dementia risk'The risk of a person developing dementia has been shown to significantly increase if two known causative factors are combined.
FSA fines HSBC £10.5 million for mis-selling to elderly customersThe Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued its largest ever retail fine of £10.5 million to HSBC because of inappropriate investment advice...
Dementia care 'should be specific to the individual'Dementia care should focus on keeping patients mentally active in ways that are specific to the individual. This is the opinion of the University of...
Elderly 'can lose sense of smell'People's sense of smell deteriorates as they get older. This is the main conclusion from research at the Center for NeuroScience at the University of...
Failure to perform everyday tasks 'is sign of dementia'People who believe loved ones may be in need of psychiatric care should know that memory loss is not the definitive symptom of dementia, according to...
Dementia costs UK £32bn, study showsThe cost to the UK economy of dealing with dementia is £32 billion a year, according to a report. Researchers at Oxford University carried out a...
Exercise can give new lease of life, expert notesOlder people can gain a new vitality for life by being active and healthy - even to the extent that they inspire younger people to copy them.
Hormone receptor 'could pioneer new treatments'New treatments for cancer, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease could be developed due to the discovery of a potential new drug target.
More changes to pension agesThe government is to slow down the proposed increase in the state pension age from 65 to 66. The government has listened to concerns about the effect...
Diagnostic imaging 'may lead to new Alzheimer's treatments'The technological advances in diagnostic imaging could provide a better understanding of brain activity in the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Care may be improved for patients with memory problemsCare of the elderly and mental health treatment could be improved by new scientific findings. Research from Peninsula College of Medicine and...
Care fees squeeze hits more than 80,000 a yearMore than 80,000 elderly people paying for private care at home or in residential homes run out of money each year and have to turn to local...
Alzheimer's 'linked to blood lipids'The treatment of Alzheimer's disease could be about to change course because of a new discovery. A new study from the Johns Hopkins University School...
Britain's older workers get the legal right to work beyond 65New rules on when people have to retire should make insurers change their attitudes to the maximum age they accept people for insurance but it may be...
Designing better care homesCare home residents could benefit from better-designed homes in future, thanks to a link-up between and the Royal College of Art's Helen Hamlyn...
Decision-making 'important' in dementia careRelationships play a more prominent role in decision making than dementia, new research has found. Scientists working at the University of Sheffield...
Alzheimer's care inspires scientist to produce new vaccineA potential new Alzheimer's vaccine may be possible thanks to a developer's first-hand experience of Alzheimer's care.
Long-term care problemsJonathan Bruce of Prestige Nursing + Care comments, "Long-term care is often an immediate needs purchase so it is vital that clear and consistent...
70% of over-55s do not believe they should pay for careDespite government warnings that the current elderly care system is unsustainable, 70% of over-55s do not believe that they should pay for care in...
Partnership for saleOwners Cinven are looking to sell specialist provider Partnership. Several interested parties have been contacted and the most likely outcome is an...
Everyday drugs 'do not impair' Alzheimer's sufferersCommon drugs do not lead to additional cognitive harm to Alzheimer's sufferers. That is the main finding of research by scientists at the University...
Dementia care 'benefits' from smaller groupsDementia care is more effective when administered in small group care homes, a new study has found.
A new approach to financial regulationThe professional body for the insurance industry, the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has published a response to the new approach to insurance...
Call for GPs to improve dementia understandingHealth professionals need to differentiate between dementia and ageing, a charity nurse has said.
New report shows people in denial about the real cost of long-term careA report by the Chartered Insurance Institute entitled "Who cares? highlights that people remain unaware of the real cost of long-term care and the...
We are living longer than expectedNew research from Swiss Re says that we are living longer than all the experts predicted.
Comment on health expectanciesGordon Morris of Age UK Enterprises says, "We welcome news from the Office of National Statistics that people can look forward to living healthier in...
We are living longer and staying healthy longerThe latest figures from National Statistics offer useful figures on age and health that strongly suggest that insurers need to quickly rethink the...
Advanced brain scan may identify Alzheimer's riskA test assessing biochemical changes in the brain may help identify people who are at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Consumers deserve products that do what they say on the tinThe Financial Services Consumer Panel has launched its research on straightforward outcome products to stimulate debate in the insurance industry.
MetLife backs call for long-term care innovationMetLife has welcomed the call by the Workplace Retirement Income Commission (WRIC) for increased innovation in the retirement income market to enable...
Universal Provident reveals claims figuresMost medical insurance companies are very reluctant to reveal claims figures. Insurers of income protection and critical illness started a slow...
Age UK calls for more choice for retireesThe insurance industry must inject innovation and quality whilst putting customers at the heart of products and services if it is to adequately...
Antidepressants 'could increase risks to elderly'Elderly people who take recently-developed antidepressants could be more likely to develop a string of health problems as a result, according to a...
Universal Provident takes underwriting in-houseThe underwriting of most of Universal Provident's product range has been brought inhouse, with sister company Personal Assurance Plc now the insurer....
Fitch affirms Lloyd's IFS rating at A+Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Lloyd's 'A+' rating, reflecting the strong financial profile of Lloyd's, which, according to Fitch, has successfully...
Lloyd's Charities Trust donates £50K to East AfricaLloyd's Charities Trust, the grant-making charity of the Lloyd's insurance market, has donated £50,000 to the East Africa Crisis Appeal.
Antidepressants 'don't benefit dementia patients'New research has indicated that dementia sufferers do not feel any benefit from taking certain types of antidepressant and could in fact be at...
Groups 'cooperating to treat Alzheimer's'An expert has insisted that standards of Alzheimer's treatment in the UK are improving because of increasing cooperation between healthcare...
Two out three consumers will buy insurance online without adviceAccording to a survey by researchers Defaqto, 61% of consumers are comfortable with researching and buying insurance online without professional...
Healthy living can reduce dementia risk, says expertAn expert has reminded Brits approaching old age that living healthily can help to reduce the risk of developing dementia, as well as avoiding other...
Bupa comment on Dilnot reportOliver Thomas of Bupa says, The recommendations are likely to help people with assets better prepare for care in old age. But it is worth remembering...
Free care for Scots elderly could be axedFree personal care for the elderly is fast becoming unaffordable and charges may have to be introduced, local government leaders in Scotland have...
Free guide on care fees planningNobilis, the Hampshire based provider of care and support for people living in their own homes, has partnered with independent care fees specialist...
Dilnot report on care costs puts government on the spotCosts would be capped and the means-tested threshold increased under major changes to the funding of adult social care in England, recommended by the...
Ombudsman calls for earlier intervention by financial regulatorsThe Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has said that regulators must act faster when it becomes obvious that there are problems over widespread...
Stay healthy, retirees advisedRetirees and those approaching the end of their working lives have been urged to keep their mental and physical health in check by keeping a watchful...
The implications of a new partnership to fund long-term careThe Commission on Funding of Care and Support (the Dilnot Commission) is due to set out its final recommendations in early July, to overhaul the way...
Diet 'can cut dementia risk'An expert has advised older people to maintain a healthy diet and keep a close eye on their lifestyles in order to reduce the risk of developing...
FSA launches FCA approach documentThe Financial Services Authority (FSA) has outlined how its successor body charged with conduct and markets regulation will be tougher, bolder and...
Failing to fund care will bankrupt the NHS and leave millions in miseryDr Ros Altman of Saga comments, The government has commissioned an independent expert analysis of how to deal with the crisis in our social care...
Retirees urged to keep activeBritons approaching retirement have been reminded of the importance of staying mentally active after leaving work, with strong social lives also key...
FSA feedback on product interventionInsurance regulator FSA has published feedback statement on product intervention, following its January discussion paper.
Insurers need to improve their reputationA KPMG survey of 57 insurance leaders shows that reputation is seen as the industry's biggest weakness.
HSBC closes Nursing Homes Fees AgencyHSBC will no longer provide long-term health care advice through its specialist subsidiary Nursing Homes Fees Agency (NHFA), which it is running down...
$older people who may be at an increased risk of bone fractures from falling$ Elderly urged to go for eye tests to avoid fallsElderly people need to go for regular eye tests to reduce the chances of them suffering falls, which could lead to injuries that need to be addressed...
Prudential Regulation Authority: the future approach to insurance supervisionThe Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority have published a joint paper setting out the current thinking on how the future Prudential...
Government publishes financial regulation white paper and draft billThe government has published its financial regulation white paper and draft bill. These provide further detail on the government's proposed reforms...
Older people urged to exerciseOlder people have been advised to exercise in order to strengthen their muscles. Physiotherapist and founder of the Wyndham Centres, Alison Wyndham,...
Diagnosing Alzheimer's early could ease treatmentThe treatment and management of Alzheimer's could be made simpler with early diagnosis. This is according to recent comments from Professor June...
Selling your house may not cover care home feesCare advisors FirstStop warns that selling your home may not be enough to fund care.
Warnings for price comparison sitesThe Financial Services Authority (FSA) has written to firms operating price comparison websites to ensure they are aware of their regulatory...
Memory loss sufferers advised to talk to GPPeople who are experiencing memory loss have been encouraged to talk to their GP if they are worried. Nancy Morse, senior scientific officer at...
Good nutrition 'can tackle memory loss'Older people who are concerned about memory loss might want to take a look at their diet. According to Nancy Morse, senior scientific officer at...
Prospects for long livesThe International Longevity Centre has produced the first in a new series of bulletins on population longevity. As well as including projections for...
Government to overhaul consumer insurance lawThe government has introduced the Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Bill, which aims to radically change the relationship between...
$older people who may be at an increased risk of bone fractures from falling$ Elderly people advised to avoid clutterAvoiding clutter is one way to reduce the risk of falling in the home, older people have been advised. Vicky Johnston, specialist physiotherapist for...
Financial Ombudsman Service has never been so vitalAs the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) publishes its annual review, Which?'s Richard Lloyd says, "There is clearly a serious problem with...
Public fears shifting goalposts in long-term care fundingAccording to research from the Commission on Funding of Care and Support, the public wants a clear message from the government on how much they will...
Spouses more likely to develop dementia?Couples in which one person is suffering from dementia might want to consider looking into the care options available to them. Recent research has...
Help wanted? providing and paying for long-term careAs life expectancy pushes into the late 70s for men and well into the 80s for women, ever more people want help in order to be able to live their...
Law Commission recommends radical overhaul of adult social care lawThe Law Commission is recommending the most far-reaching reforms of adult social care law seen for over 60 years.
Research predicts overloading of care homesState care homes for the elderly could become overloaded in the years to come. Research from a team at Newcastle University found that, in spite of...
Delivering a National Care Fund: How would a public-private partnership work?The Strategic Society Centre has published a discussion paper exploring whether a National Care Fund could be operated and underwritten by the...
Consumers warned over Crossroads product from Asset Income Plan LtdWith equity release plans often used to finance long-term care, the financial regulator FSA warns consumers...
Local Age Concern groups launch own businessLocal Age Concern groups from Birmingham, Hampshire, Liverpool, and Slough / Berkshire East have combined to launch Advant~Age as a rival to the...
Elderly advised to do squats for balanceElderly people living in care homes might want to think about doing squats to improve their sense of balance. Alan Gordon, the UK's highest qualified...
Independence and dignity 'key to good care homes'A good care home promotes independence, dignity and choice, according to the head of services design for residential care services at Care UK.
Care UK: Good diet important for mental healthCare UK has highlighted the fact that a good diet is very important for people suffering from some form of dementia.
Private care home pilots new dementia care projectA private care home has carried out pilot project to help its staff gain a better understanding of what it feels like to have dementia.
Pensioners should have tax discount to buy private health insuranceConservative MP Sir Paul Beresford wants pensioners to have a tax break to help pay for private medical insurance, to ease the burden on the NHS...
Age discrimination to be outlawed under new government plansOlder people will receive new protection from discrimination from April 2012.The Equality Act 2010 will make it unlawful to unfairly discriminate...
Healthy diet 'can lower dementia risk'Maintaining a healthy diet can help to reduce the chances of developing dementia. This is the view of Alison Cranage, spokeswoman for Alzheimer's...
Elderly are prepared to fund their own careA new survey into attitudes among the over 50s towards long term care funding by Partnership, suggests strong and wide ranging opinions on one of the...
Consumer Panel calls for a clear vision on consumer protectionAdam Phillips of the Financial Services Consumer Panel has called for the new regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to have a clear vision of...
Correct diagnosis 'important for memory problems'People who are concerned about their memory have been encouraged to see a doctor. Alison Cranage, spokeswoman for Alzheimer's Research UK, said that...
Care homes 'should be tailored to residents' needs'A good care home should be tailored to offer a service to those that it looks after. This is the view of Daniel Blake, policy development manager at...
'Thousands' undiagnosed with dementiaThousands of people are living with dementia undiagnosed, it has been suggested. The Alzheimer's Society noted that by 2021 there could be as many as...
Insurance not the solution for long-term careIn the long-running debate on how to fund long-term care in England and Wales, various stakeholders have consistently advocated a central role for...
New report predicts shortfall of 100,000 care home beds by 2020Bupa warns that if councils' adult social care budgets are not ring-fenced, the UK risks a shortfall of nearly 100,000 care home beds over the next...
NHS geriatric care criticisedElderly care on offer from the NHS has been criticised by an expert. Peter Crome, professor of geriatric medicine at Keele University, said that...
Proactive financial services regulator is good news for consumers, says Which?As the Treasury outlines its plans for the new financial services regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Which? s Peter Vicary-Smith,...
Care homes should focus on 'exceptional care'Care homes in both the public and the private sector should focus on providing their patients with "exceptional care".
Goodbye FSA, hello PRA, CMBU, CPMA and FCAHardly had the ink dried on a letter by the insurance regulator Financial Services Authority (FSA) to chief executives, when the politicians changed...
FSA updates on Gender DirectiveInsurance regulator FSA has informed insurers that a judgment is expected from the European Court of Justice on 1 March, addressing whether insurance...
Fewer preparing to fund long-term careJust 4% of the population has made firm plans to fund their future long-term care needs while two thirds (63%) have not even considered the matter,...
Busting the myths on insurers and the European court ruling on gender1st March 2011 is a date that insurers await. A possible EU rule change means millions of consumers could pay a bit more for some policies but...
Care home medicine errors 'more likely with liquids'Liquid medicines are more likely to be administered in incorrect doses by care homes than tablets or capsules.
Good nutrition 'should be encouraged in care homes'Care homes should be encouraged to deliver good nutritional meals to their patients. This is according to Daniel Blake, policy development manager at...
Older people 'taking more exercise'Older people are starting to take more exercise and pay attention to their physical health. This is according to recent comments from Emma Soames,...
Driving errors 'more common among older people'Older people are more prone to making errors while driving, it has been suggested. Clare Simpson, communications executive for RoadSafe, said that...
Dementia 'pushed back with exercise'The onset of dementia can be pushed back by taking exercise and maintaining a healthy diet. This is according to Professor June Andrews, director of...
Targeted exercise 'to prevent falls in elderly'Older people should take targeted exercise to reduce their chances of falling. This is according to Vicky Johnston, specialist physiotherapist in...
End of the line for the default retirement ageThe government has confirmed that it will remove the Default Retirement Age so that people have more choice when to stop working.
Consumer Panel wish list highlights four 2011 prioritiesThe Financial Services Consumer Panel has four key priorities for 2011 to give consumers a better deal. Consumer protection has to be at the...
Dementia research sheds light on conditionAn international team of researchers at Florida's Mayo Clinic have discovered a genetic factor which could explain why some people have more immunity...
Beetroot juice 'could energise the elderly'Older people could find that they have more energy for everyday tasks if they drink beetroot juice. According to recent research conducted by the...
Scientists secure £1m for dementia researchTwo leading scientists have secured £1 million to fund two groundbreaking studies into dementia.
Call for evidence on long-term careThe Commission on Funding of Care and Support is an independent body set up by government to make recommendations on how we can achieve an affordable...
Sun Life Financial of Canada closes to new business in the UKSun Life Financial of Canada will focus solely on providing products and services to its existing customers. Although the company will continue to...
Exercise 'important' in dementia treatmentIt has been suggested that exercise can play an important role in dementia treatment. A recent study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh...
Heating costs 'leave elderly vulnerable'Older people may want to research private care homes after it has been suggested that heating costs could be detrimental to their health. Simon...
Elderly people 'could benefit from exercise'Research has suggested that elderly people in care homes could benefit from being offered exercise programmes.
Elderly people paying higher care home fees than a local authorityPartnership estimates elderly people paying their own care home fees may be up to £111 more per week for the same levels of care as local authority...
Insurers support insurance law reformsThe Law Commission has reported on responses to its paper on Damages for Late Payment and the Insurer's Duty of Good Faith. The paper asks whether a...
Exercise 'could protect against Alzheimer's'Recent research has suggested that exercise could help prevent against the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Care homes 'failing diabetes patients'Patients with diabetes are being let down by care homes, a recent report has suggested. People may want to choose their care homes more carefully...
Mounting care home fees could wipe out willsIncreasing care home fees could mean elderly people have nothing to leave in their wills. This warning follows a report that more than 20,000...
Care system 'facing crisis'The NHS care system in the UK is reaching crisis point, according to recent suggestions. Charity Age UK has claimed that the health service is...
A united front against dementiaDementia is one of the greatest challenges facing our ageing society. There has been major progress in recent years in securing public and political...
Councils will struggle to care for elderly peopleCouncils and the NHS seek to make economies in the face of reduced central government funding. Care home operators could shift more of the burden of...
Smoking 'linked with dementia'Smoking has been linked with an increased risk of developing dementia later in life. A recent research project published in the Archives of Internal...
Dementia progress 'could be slowed with vitamins'Large doses of vitamin B could help to slow the rate of mental decline associated with dementia. Recent clinical trials conducted in England revealed...
An age-old problem - over 80% not saving for their careNew research from specialist health insurer National Friendly, says that 84% are not putting any money aside to pay for care when they are elderly,...
Read long-term care guide with careThe Association of British Insurers (ABI) has published a brief 8-page consumer guide to long-term care insurance. The guide highlights that a...
Could walking improve mental function?Older people could benefit mentally from taking gentle exercise, it has been suggested. A recent study by researchers at Pittsburgh University has...
Reform of competition and consumer bodiesThe Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has confirmed that it will merge the Competition Commission (CC) and the competition functions of...
Elderly 'choose alternative treatments'Elderly people are opting for alternative treatments when it comes to flu. This is according to recent research published in the Journal of Advanced...
Nutrition 'important for elderly'It has been suggested that a number of elderly people in the UK are at risk of malnutrition. Indeed, research from the National Association of Care...
Insurers must not distinguish between men and womenInsurers must stop taking a person's sex into account when calculating insurance, an advisor to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has said....
Insurers need to do more to retain customersUnder pressure from a demanding customer base more willing than ever to shop around, insurance companies are increasing their focus on developing...
UK and US regulators sign agreementThe Financial Services Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding with the new US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. The agreement will...
Elderly urged to be more activeOlder Britons have been advised to remain physically and mentally active into their elderly years. The Independent Age charity said that strength and...
Carers 'urged to access support'People who are caring for a loved one or family member at home have been encouraged to take advantage of the benefits available to them. Comments...
EU Financial supervision package keeps national supervisors in the front lineNew financial and insurance European supervisory authorities and a European systemic risk board keep national regulators at the fore whilst ensuring...
Carers 'should be given help'People who help a loved one to cope with dementia should be given help, advice and support to help them understand the diagnosis and its...
Care home tool developedA tool has been developed to assess the suitability of care homes for their elderly residents. Funded by the Economic and Physical Sciences Research...
Quality of life in care homes 'could be improved with technology'Recent developments at the University of Sheffield could help to improve people's quality of life in care homes. Scientists at the establishment have...
Over 65s living for today not planning for tomorrowNew international healthcare research released from Bupa reveals the emergence of a young-at-heart generation, who still feel young and healthy in...
Memory loss 'not result of old age'Dementia may have a greater role to play in memory loss than had previously been realised. Research conducted by the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Centre...
World Alzheimer's Day highlights need to plan financially for long term careAs World Alzheimer's Day on 21 September approaches, LifeSearch warns of the financial consequences for those who get Alzheimer's. Over 700,000...
More pro bono work could help rebuild public confidenceThe Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has published a new report focusing on the growing popularity of pro bono work and its place within the...
Long Term Care explained with AdviceOnCare.co.ukIf you need information about long-term care and don't know where to turn, AdviceOnCare.co.uk are care fees advice and planning specialists who can...
NHS mixed accommodation 'affects elderly'Mixed accommodation is having a disproportionate affect on older and vulnerable members of society. This is the view of Caroline Bernard, deputy...
Explosion in 85 plus year olds will have massive long term care funding burdenA massive explosion in the number of people living to 85 and beyond will put huge pressures on workers and state funding for the long term care of...
Paying for an ageing population options for funding long term careThe new commission on the funding of care and support long-term should not consider paying for care solely through general taxation, says think tank...
Older people 'benefit from human relationships'Human relationships are important to the wellbeing of older people, it has been suggested. The communications manager at Contact the Elderly, Marie...
CPMA must genuinely protect consumers, says Which?Peter Vicary-Smith of Which? says, In order to genuinely protect the interests of consumers, the Consumer Protection and Markets Authority (CPMA)...
The implementation of financial regulation reformsFinancial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban has launched the government's consultation on the implementation of reforms to financial regulation....
Longer education 'reduces dementia risk'Scientists from the UK and Finland have found an explanation for why people who stay in education for longer have a reduced risk of developing...
Bupa suggests public-private partnership on long-term careOliver Thomas of Bupa urges a radical approach to finding a new funding system that will meet the demands of the growing numbers of older people in...
Commission on the Funding of Care and SupportThe government has established an independent commission to advise it on the funding of care and support. The Commission on the Funding of Care and...
The trend to short term long term care insuranceAn interesting American trend may have lessons for the UK when considering whether insurance is or is not one of the answers to our long-term care...
Care provider moves offices to accommodate expansion plansCare at Home are pleased to announce that it has recently moved offices to Hall Farm, Little Walden, which is just outside of Saffron Walden and...
Review into care fundingA new government review into the funding of long-term care will look at how government can make sure that the money intended to help look after...
Partnership stops selling pre-funded care insurancePartnership is no longer offering its pre-funded long-term care insurance policy. It may re-launch the product if government proposals for future...
Dementia diagnosis 'triggers depression and fear'Being diagnosed with dementia often serves as a trigger for depression or anxiety among British adults, it has been claimed. New research carried out...
Understanding of Alzheimer's one step closerThe way in which memories are formed may have been uncovered by UK scientists, offering hope to people with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers at the...
Pension age will rise earlyThe government is to speed up plans to raise the state pension age for men to 66, possibly by as early as 2016. Ministers will also raise the option...
Over 50s drastically under-estimate the cost of long term careThe Majority of people in the over 50s age group severely under estimate the cost of long-term care in older age, according to long term care funding...
Insurance premium tax to rise slightlyInsurance premium tax (IPT) will rise from 5 to 6%, and the higher rate from 17.5 to 20 from 4 January 2011. Given recent speculation that the rate...
Details of new financial regulationBy 2012 The Financial Services Authority (FSA) will cease to exist as a separate body. The FSA role on regulation will be taken over by a new...
FSA pays the price of failureThe Financial Services Authority (FSA) is to pay the price of its failings by being broken up. Addressing bankers at a Mansion House speech,...
Can Scotland afford free long-term care?The Scottish government is being asked to re-examine Scotland's free personal care policy as it may be too expensive to maintain.
'No life outside of caring' for majorityThe majority of people who are caring for loved-ones have no life outside of this role, a study has suggested. Conducted by the Princess Royal Trust...
New advice lines on careEquityCare, specialist advisors on care and related finances, has launched advice services for older customers. The service includes several...
Most people know nothing about long-term care insuranceNew research from advisors partnership suggests that most people over 50 do not know that there are insurance products for funding long-term care....
Dementia medication 'can prove unhelpful'Providing medication to sedate people with dementia can have a negative impact on the patient's health. This is according to Penny Hibbert, director...
Dementia risk for overweight?Being overweight in mid-life can serve to increase the risk of developing dementia later on, experts have warned. New research carried out by the...
Long term care reviewThe new coalition government will establish a commission on long-term care, to report within a year. The commission will consider a range of ideas,...
Socialising 'make big difference to older people'Exercise and socialising can make a "big difference to an older person's health and quality of life". This is the opinion of Michelle Mitchell,...
Carer of the Year awardCare at Home, a leading care in the home specialist, has introduced a new 'Carer of the Year' award. It has been designed to encourage carers to want...
The long term care challengeA recent cross party group paper on the long term care funding crisis has made a number of recommendations for resolving the current complicated and...
Assistance 'benefits older people'Regardless of the condition leading to their deaths, older people benefit from assistance with daily activities. This is according to research...
Age Concern and Help the Aged respond to the Government's care proposalsMichelle Mitchell for Age Concern and Help the Aged, says, We welcome the Government's staged approach to reforming the care system its commitment to...
Launch of the National Care ServiceEveryone who needs care when they are old or disabled will get it for free, Health Secretary Andy Burnham announced as he launched the National Care...
Live television blunder on long term care policyChancellor Alistair Darling was forced to admit that Labour has dropped its controversial proposals for a death tax, during the first of the live...
New vehicle for long-term care planningWith the UK debate on long term care insurance getting bogged down in political rhetoric, it is useful to see how it is going to be dealt with as...
Lords defeat condemns proposed £670m scheme for free care for the elderlyPlans to provide free care at home for vulnerable elderly people were thrown into serious doubt, as the government was defeated in the Lords. With...
Long term care must be a partnershipThe King's Fund says a partnership agreement between the Government and individuals is the best way to tackle social care reform.
Cross-party group paper on long term careA cross-party group of health experts has written a paper on long-term care. It rules out a fully tax-funded system or the current failing system....
Dementia service uptake affected by stigma, says charityA dementia charity has said that patients are avoiding seeking treatment due to the stigma associated with the condition. Penny Hibberd, director of...
Scrap default retirement age and age limits on insuranceThe Age Concern and Help the Aged pre-election manifesto is challenging all political parties to commit to scrapping forced retirement legislation....
Ombudsman releases latest complaints data on individual financial businessesThe Financial Ombudsman Service has released its second six-monthly set of complaints data relating to individual financial businesses - including...
How insurance companies ranked as business superbrandsThe UK's Business Superbrands are chosen by a panel of experts and 1700 individual business executives from across the UK who vote in an independent...
Lloyd's ranked strongest business superbrand in the insurance sectorLloyd's reputation going in to a new decade has never been stronger. It has been ranked the strongest business superbrand in the insurance sector.
Speed later retirement timetable in response to fiscal and social changesThe state pension age should be raised faster and further than currently planned to fund higher state pensions, reduce public debt and reflect the...
Conservatives set five-year deadline for regulatory reformThe Conservative Party aims to complete a radical reform of financial services regulation in just five years - if it wins the election. The Consumer...
CII seeks industry support to restore public trust in insuranceA major research report by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) calls on the financial services sector to debate and develop solutions that will...
Age Concern and Help the Aged comment on care reformMichelle Mitchell, for Age Concern and Help the Aged, says, "Reaching consensus on care is fundamental in ensuring older people and their families...
Discovery made to tackle effects of ageingScientists have made a discovery in tackling the effects of ageing. Experts from the University of Newcastle have identified the particular molecular...
Report suggests compromise is possible in care for elderly battleThis month has seen major arguments between opposing political parties in the US, Germany and the UK, over ways to trim rapidly growing healthcare...
Charities demand politicians stop scoring points on serious care issuesEighteen charities have demanded that Labour and Conservative politicians must cease using the issue of care reform to score political points.
Political parties ignoring existing death taxThe row between Labour and the Conservatives about over funding elderly care is missing the point, according to a leading care home provider in the...
Bupa backs home care pledgeBupa supported Prime Minister Gordon Brown's recent speech in which he called for more patients to be treated in their own homes by the NHS. Bupa...
Move to care in your home rather than in a care homeEnabling more people to receive care in their own home, rather than moving into residential care, is a central aim of reform, Gordon Brown says.
Care at Home appoints new care coordinatorCare at Home UK Limited have appointed a new care coordinator Barbara Graham. Barbara previously worked for Care at Home around two years ago and...
Personal Care Bill could be killed offThe House of Lords has rejected attempts to delay the Personal Care Bill, that promises to provide 280,000 people with the highest needs access to...
Equalities Bill allows exception for insuranceThe Equality Bill before the House of Lords will have a specific exception to allow insurance providers to treat people of different ages...
FSA to name and shame companiesThe Financial Services Authority (FSA) is to publish details of the most frequently complained about banks and insurers. It will only apply to firms...
Blueberry juice 'improves memory'A new study has found that memory loss conditions such as Alzheimer's could be improved by drinking blueberry juice.
Poor heart health can lead to Alzheimer'sPoor heart health and diet have been linked to the development of dementia in older patients. Timothy Parry, spokesman for the Alzheimer's Research...
King's Fund chief attacks Personal Care at Home BillGovernment plans to provide free personal care at home for users with high needs have thrown into reverse its efforts to persuade the public of the...
Bupa partners with Alzheimer's charities for second year runningBupa is to continue its successful partnership with Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer Scotland for the Bupa Great Run Series in 2010. The partnership...
New trade body for mutualsThe Association of Mutual Insurers will formally merge with the Association of Friendly Societies on 1 January 2010 to create a new mutual insurance...
Adult social care has improved but poor quality services must be eliminatedThe Care Quality Commission's overview of the adult social care market shows that almost a quarter of care homes for older people were rated...
Insurance law should be designed for consumers, not ships, says Which?As the Law Commission and the Scottish Law Commission publish a joint report recommending amendments to insurance law, Which?'s Phil Jones, says,...
New law on insurance disclosureThe Law Commission is reviewing an aspect of insurance contract law that has resulted in huge numbers of claims being rejected over the years.
Care sector will fear the worst on fundingCommenting on the chancellor's pre-budget report, Andrew Harrop at Age Concern and Help the Aged, says, While protecting the NHS budget from the axe,...
£1.5 million for dementia researchThe Bupa Foundation and the Alzheimer's Society have launched a groundbreaking partnership to boost research into dementia and its causes. The two...
Society of Equity Release Advisers launchedThe Society of Equity Release Advisers has launched to represent the interests of equity release advisers. Four equity release specialists have set...
Bupa receives award for care home safety trainingPrivate healthcare company Bupa Care Homes has been recognised at the Welsh Care Awards for its impressive safety training. The company developed a...
Scotland may scrap universal free long term careScottish authorities may be forced to scrap universal free elderly health care due to spiraling costs. A recent report by Scottish Parliament found...
Prudential is to pull out of the equity release sectorPrudential will stop writing new lifetime mortgage business early next year. Prudential follows a lengthening list of equity release providers to...
Bupa supports reduction in anti-psychotic drug usePrivate healthcare provider Bupa has confirmed its support for the government's proposed reduction in the prescription of anti-psychotic drugs to...
Personal Care at Home BillIn the list of proposals that will be in the final parliamentary session before the next election, expected in May 2010, is a bill on personal care.
Priory Group care home celebrates new dementia unitThe new dementia unit at Bentley Court Care Home in Wednesfield - part of the Priory Group - has been opened by Slade guitarist Dave Hill. The music...
New Consumer Education AgencyRegulator, the Financial Services Authority, will lose its key consumer education role. A new agency will be given the job of providing independent...
New alliance criticises government's long term care proposalsBritain's biggest pensioner organisation, a leading trade union representing care workers and a major charity tackling elder abuse, have joined...
Gordon Brown's care plan criticisedTwo former members of the Royal Commission on Long Term Care have spoken out over Gordon Brown's plan to provide free domiciliary care to those with...
Martial art 'could benefit in care of the elderly'Professionals taking care of the elderly could see positive results from encouraging them to try Tai Chi, according to new research. A report led by...
Schools should have personal finance educationWhile claiming that most pupils now get personal finance education of some sort, the authorities fail to mention that it is hidden away in...
Financing care harder with direct payments, says charityAction on Elder Abuse has called for the government's direct payment system to be looked at again as a form of financing care. Daniel Blake, policy...
Internet search beneficial in care of the elderly, says charityThose taking care of the elderly may be interested to hear that using internet search engines could help to maintain the mental health of older...
Malnutrition 'must be considered in care of the elderly'A healthcare professional has highlighted need for a greater focus on preventing malnutrition when taking care of the elderly. Dr Sarah Jarvis,...
Care of the elderly must be tailored, says new reportCare of the elderly should be treated as a separate topic to medication for younger people since they respond differently in the case of vaccine...
More equity release providers pull out of marketEquity release, where people sell their home for a long-term income, has often been promoted as a way to provide money for long-term care.
US long term care insurer to be liquidatedWith politicians proposing various private and public-private partnerships and insurances for long term care insurance, a story from the US is a...
Conservatives propose home protection plan for residential careA home protection plan to prevent older people having to sell their properties to fund long-term care has been unveiled by the Conservatives. In...
Sun Life Financial of Canada buys Lincoln National UKSun Life Financial of Canada has bought the UK operation of Lincoln National Corporation. The Lincoln National brand will vanish and be replaced by...
Age Concern and Help the Aged: Care of the elderly must evolveCare of the elderly in the UK must adapt if it is going to cope with people living longer in the future, according to Age Concern and Help the Aged.
Saga on free home care to older people with the most serious needsEmma Soames of Saga is sceptical about Gordon Brown's announcement to provide free home care to older people with the most serious needs. She...
The National Care ServiceA new National Care Service will offer free personal care so 350,000 people with the highest needs can receive home care regardless of personal...
Saga comments on Department of Health long term care figuresCommenting on the Department of Health figures that state one in four people mistakenly believe the Government will pay for all of their care in old...
Your retirement age could be up to 86Using published Government data, Standard Life has calculated the real retirement age of many people in the UK who currently have no retirement...
Hairdressers 'can help in care of the elderly'Hairdressers could be useful allies in helping to care for the elderly, according to new research. Keith Anderson, assistant professor of social work...
Two thirds of people choosing a care home for parents find it a positive experienceFar from not wanting to look after their relatives themselves, research from Saga shows that two thirds of family members opt to use long term care...
6000 runners for Bupa Great Yorkshire RunMore than 6,000 runners have signed up to take part in the Bupa Great Yorkshire Run and the event is so popular that the closing date for entries has...
Bupa Great Yorkshire Run to be biggest yetMore than 6000 runners have already signed-up to take part in this year's Bupa Great Yorkshire Run, with many more set to join them. The 2009 event,...
Care of the elderly could be improved by guided modelCare of the elderly could be improved by implementing a healthcare strategy that sees older people in poor health monitored by a primary care team....
Report of Insurance Industry Working GroupThe Insurance Industry Working Group (IIWG) has published its report into the medium and long-term challenges facing the insurance industry. The...
Independent over 50s do not want to burden families but are in denial on long term careRather than becoming a burden on their families, nearly two thirds of over 50s would happily opt to move into a care home if they required round the...
Government plan for long term care insurance fatally flawedExperts have pointed out a fatal flaw in the insurance plans of the 'Future of Care' green paper that suggests compulsory state insurance with a...
Aviva response to government green paper on long term careWhile Aviva welcomes this paper that highlights the importance of long term care funding and the pressures facing the care system, our experience is...
Care services reform fails to address looming long-term care funding gapThe Government has launched a Green Paper on the reform of care services in England. It contains a range of proposals subject to public consultation.
Only one-in-five of over-50s support the proposal to use an insurance policy to fund future careIn preparation for the government's Care and Support green paper Saga carried out research amongst 11,500 over 50s to gauge their views on the...
Government proposes long-term care insuranceThe Government is proposing a new form of care insurance, in a new Green Paper, as one option to deal with the problems of long term care.
Just Retirement may offer long-term care productsJust Retirement is considering entering the long-term care insurance market. Much will depend what is in the government green paper on long-term...
Traffic light system for insurance and financial productsThe government is considering introducing a 'traffic light' system on the labelling of insurance and financial products, similar to that which has...
Better information for consumers on complaints handlingThe Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published proposals that will enable people to see how firms handle complaints including the number...
Care of the elderly with Alzheimer's could be enhanced by drinking coffeeCare of the elderly who suffer from Alzheimer's disease could be improved by a recent study that established a link between the disease and caffeine...
Care of the elderly could benefit from ageing testCare of the elderly has been boosted by the discovery that a protein previously linked to possible cancer prevention, could also be used to determine...
A one time fee for long term care?Unproven reports are circulating that suggest that elderly Britons may be forced to pay a £12,000 'inheritance levy' to help fund old age care. The...
1 in 4 nursing home residents carrying MRSA, study findsAs many as one in four older people living in private nursing homes across Northern Ireland are carrying the MRSA bug, a new study has warned....
EU reforms to make insurance saferInsurers will be more closely scrutinized under European Union plans to better protect investors shaken by the worst financial crisis in decades. The...
Alzheimer's research boosts care of the elderly with potential treatment for IBMCare of the elderly has been boosted by the discovery that a vaccine that is being developed to prevent individuals developing Alzheimer's disease...
Residential care home patients thrive in holistic environmentResidential care homes would be wise to implement a holistic approach to the treatment their patients receive, a recent study has shown. Over 100...
Handybar - the essential, cost effective solution to getting in and out of a vehicleMillions of car users worldwide will at some point experience difficulty in getting in or out of their vehicles. The Handybar is a simple solution to...
Partnership introduces money-back guarantee on care fees payment plansgetting better'Partnership, the specialist retirement solutions provider, has introduced an industry-first money back guarantee for people purchasing its care fees...
Bupa care homes 'keep getting better'People living in Bupa care homes believe their standards are continuing to rise, according to an independent survey of residents and their families.
UK elderly parents receive £39 billion in unpaid care a yearA new report from insurance group LV= says that UK adult children will provide their elderly parents with the equivalent of £39 billion in unpaid...
Good idea on Long Term Care insurance from the USAA new LTC insurance from Prudential Financial is only available in the USA but has ideas that UK insurers should consider.
Bupa launches dementia awareness campaignBupa is launching a TV campaign to raise awareness of the issues surrounding dementia. The TV ad supports the Alzheimer's Society and promotes...
Second-hand smoke linked to dementiaPeople who inhale second-hand smoke on a regular basis may be more likely to need a private dementia care home in later life, new research in the...
Financial crisis prompts more calls on long-term care adviceAgainst the backdrop of a deepening financial crisis, leading independent care advisers, Grace Consulting reports more people seeking help in the...
Dementia unit opened at Bupa care homeA new dementia unit has been opened at Bupa's Arncliffe Court Nursing and Residential Home. The Paisley Unit is a specialist unit caring for...
Care homes have a 'vital part' to playCare homes are vitally important, particularly for people in the latter stages of dementia, it has been claimed. Bupa Care Services' head of...
Bupa Care Services welcomes dementia strategyBupa has welcomed the government's first national dementia strategy, which was launched earlier this week by health secretary Alan Johnson. The...
People with dementia 'abused' by family membersMore than half of carers who look after a relative with dementia have been abusive towards them, highlighting the benefits of looking for a...
Dementia care homes are differentThe insurance industry needs to step up and provide products to help people pay for their care in old age, the shadow minister for health says.
Finding and financing long-term care in hard timesCounsel and Care, a national charity getting the best care and support for older people, has published the 'Finding and financing care in hard times'...
Postcode lottery of long term care home feesCare home fees vary by almost 50% across the UK, and are typically three times the average annual mortgage payment, reveals the first annual Saga...
UK residents are living longer in good healthThe length of time people can expect to live free from a limiting chronic illness or disability has increased for all countries in the UK, according...
Insurance needed to pay for old age careThe insurance industry needs to step up and provide products to help people pay for their care in old age, the shadow minister for health says.
Not enough people ask for advice on funding careFirstStop provides advice on housing, care and finance for the elderly. 70,000 homes are sold each year to pay for care which means that less than 5...
Older people forced to sell their homes to pay for careNHFA Care Advice say they are taking calls from families of older people unable to meet their care costs caused by both delays in the Office of the...
Bupa supports specialist dementia servicesPrivate healthcare company Bupa has pledged over one million pounds to help develop specialist Admiral Nursing services in England. Admiral Nurses...
One in four of us will need long-term careHelp the Aged point out that people do not like to think they will need long-term care. But once you reach the age of 65, there is a one in four...
More use equity release to fund long term careA third of equity release customers are accessing capital for long term care. Research by equity release product provider Retirement Plus...
Equity release must be last resortEquity release has grown in popularity over recent years becoming a more mainstream retirement solution as rises in property values saw many...
Saga comments on the launch of FirstStop Care Advice"Saga welcomes the healthy competition provided by FirstStop. To support those struggling to deal with the complexities of the UK care system Saga...
Survey published as new FirstStop advice service is launchedAs the Government works on plans to reform the social care system, a new survey reveals that two thirds of adults over 35 are concerned about the...
GE Life has unveiled its new name TomorrowSpecialist retirement services insurer GE Life has unveiled its new name Tomorrow. The brand name, which it is adopting with immediate effect,...

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