Financial, Legal and Housing Matters

As you get older you might be starting to think about your money, your home, and any legal matters that you might need to attend to.  These are very common worries for most people, but for you they could make a huge difference to your health and quality of life. There’s lots of information out there to help you overcome these worries.

 

Click on the links below for more information

 

 

A lot of people think that they’re not entitled to receive benefits, and miss out on extra money. This isn’t always the case and you shouldn’t assume that you don’t qualify for a bit of extra help – even if you’ve got savings.

 

The best way to make sure you’re receiving the correct amount of money is to get advice. The organisations below will be able to help you.

 

 

It’s your choice to decide where and how you live. This choice will have a big effect on the quality of your life as you get older.

 

Your needs might start to change, but this doesn’t mean that you’ll have to move out or go into a residential or nursing home. You may just need to make changes or repairs to your home so it’s comfortable for you to live in.

 

There are lots of organisations that can offer help such as grants, support and advice. Click on the links below for more information.

 

 

There’s lots of legal matters that you might want to think about as you get older. This could be making a will, making your wishes on medical treatment known, giving someone you trust Power of Attorney, or finding out about partnership rights.

 

It’s not always easy to think about what’s going to happen when you die, but if you’ve any special wishes it’s better to think about them as early as possible. The best way to make sure your wishes are carried out is by having a will. They don’t cost a lot and will give you peace of mind.

 

A lot of people are starting to think about the pressures families face when someone dies. If you want extra reassurance that your wishes will be carried out when you’ve gone then you may want to think about having pre paid funeral plans. These also take the pressure and responsibility off of your family.

 

There are many organisations that offer help and advice. Click on the links below for more information.