Age & Stage brings you practical guidance, expert help and inspiration to help navigate all aspects of elderly care and old age.
Presented by Age Space’s Annabel James and journalist & broadcaster Daisy McAndrew, we tackle a different subject every week in conversation with guest experts who each bring a wealth of experience and expertise.
Advising on everything from different kinds of care, funding care and legal things to consider, the practicalities of helping elderly parents and relatives remain living independently and safely at home, conversations about when to stop driving, getting a dementia diagnosis,the importance of a power of attorney; family dynamics, death and grief, and much more.
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Age & Stage brings you practical guidance, expert help and inspiration to help navigate all aspects of elderly care and old age.
Presented by Age Space’s Annabel James and journalist & broadcaster Daisy McAndrew, we tackle a different subject every week in conversation with guest experts who each bring a wealth of experience and expertise.
Advising on everything from different kinds of care, funding care and legal things to consider, the practicalities of helping elderly parents and relatives remain living independently and safely at home, conversations about when to stop driving, getting a dementia diagnosis,the importance of a power of attorney; family dynamics, death and grief, and much more.
You can email the show at ageandstage@agespace.org, leave a WhatsApp message at 07982 360113 or record a voicenote here: https://www.speakpipe.com/ageandstage
Please share Age & Stage with a friend, or someone you know who would be helped by the information in this series. You can send them this link: https://pod.link/1798413657
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Peter Thornton, author of "The Later Years" (https://amzn.eu/d/1bPRHfQ) discusses practical advice for organising one's life in the later years. He describes his experience with older parents and friends, emphasising the importance of practical checklists and positive outlooks. He advises drafting a will, creating a "death file" with essential documents, and maintaining physical and social health. Thornton also highlights the benefits of technology like video doorbells and personal alarms for safety. The conversation touches on the need for legal paperwork, such as lasting powers of attorney and advanced decisions, to ensure one's wishes are met.
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Key Points:
Draft a will
Create an "on-death" or "death" file with important personal and financial information.
Consider home-sharing or taking in a lodger to provide companionship and additional support.
Ensure smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and emergency response systems are in place and functioning properly.
Explore the use of smart home technologies and monitoring systems to support independent living.
Consider creating an advance decision or advance statement to communicate your wishes regarding medical treatment.
Peter refers to 'Telecare' & 'Telehealth' services. More information can be found here: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/care/housing-options/adapting-home/telecare/
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