Age And Stage

In the final episode of series 1, Annabel & Daisy speak with Cameron Young, CEO of trinityhomecare.co.uk about the evolving home care sector in the UK, and the need for early planning and community support, Get in touch with your comments & questions Email: ageandstage@agespace.org  Voicenote: www.speakpipe.com/ageandstage WhatsApp: 07982 360113 Share Age & Stage with friends &amp...

This episode is not intended as individual financial advice. You should always speak to an independent financial advisor. Mel Kenny is a chartered financial planner at https://rad-new.com/ and a regional coordinator with https://societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk/ . He discusses the financial considerations for elderly individuals and their families. He emphasises the importance of soft skills in fi...

Debbie Harris from the elderly care and retirement-living directory autumna.co.uk discusses the complexities of choosing a care home with Daisy and Annabel. She highlights the need for quick decision-making, with a typical six-week window, how Autumna supports over 3,000 families monthly, offering a care-finding tool and a seven-day advice line. The discussion also explores the current challenges...

Margaret Doyle and Tracey Adamson are 'Elder Mediators'. We discuss the role of mediation in helping families to resolve issues and concerns about care and support for elderly parents and relatives.  We also cover the challenges and benefits of elder mediation, including intergenerational conflicts, estrangement, and care issues. Get in touch with your comments & questions Email...

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....

We're marking Dementia Awareness Week by speaking to Vic Lyons from Admiral Nurses. Under the Dementia UK umbrella (www.dementiauk.org), Admiral Nurses provide emotional and practical support to families dealing with dementia. In the conversation, we discuss the definition and importance of dementia, the three stages of the disease and highlight the Herbert Protocol, a crucial resource for familie...

Dr Lucy Pollock is a Geriatrician and author, having written two books: The Golden Rule - Lessons In Living From A Doctor Of Aging https://amzn.eu/d/5Wnmdop and The Book About Getting Older https://amzn.eu/d/cGbBH0U. Lucy spoke to Annabel James from Age Space, giving advice on managing multiple conditions and medications, advocating for better conversations and practical conversations, and taboo s...

Marking Hospice UK's Dying Matters Awareness Week ( https://www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/dying-matters ) Liz Pryor from the Anne Robson Trust talks frankly about an essential conversation that is often avoided until it is too late. The Trust ( https://annerobsontrust.org.uk/ ) provides advice, training and companionship, working alongside partner healthcare organisations, bringing support, comf...

Holidays, vacations and excursions are the subject of a fun and upbeat conversation in this episode. Age Space's Annabel James and broadcaster & journalist, Daisy McAndrew speak to Silver Travel adviser, Kelly Gallagher ( https://silvertraveladvisor.com/ ). They talk about the cost benefits to travelling out of season, the challenges of solo travel and the dreaded 'single supplement', and how...

Age Space's Annabel James and broadcaster & journalist, Daisy McAndrew have a long overdue catchup, two months into the podcast. This episode includes advice on the increasing costs but also the increased benefits available for parents and friends needing later life care. Plus, Annabel and Daisy review some of the key points from the show's interviewees to-date (with apologies for Annabel's do...

Dr Simon Adelman, consultant psychiatrist and leading expert in cognitive health and mental health, discusses what cognitive impairment is. We talk about impairment in old age, how it can affect our family and friends and practical advice on symptoms, prevention and treatment. Dr Adelman can be found here: https://halcyondoctors.com/doctors/ Get in touch with your comments & questions Email: a...

Dan Skipper from Age UK Norwich ( https://www.ageuk.org.uk/norwich/ ) outlines the resources available for older friends and relatives, both in his native Norfolk and as part of the wider Age UK network. Services include clubs and trips, health and wellbeing and advice on benefits and entitlements. We also discuss the challenges of funding care services in a cost of living crisis. Get in touch wit...

Meirion Shaw, founder of thehomemover.co.uk shares her experience and challenges of helping older clients downsize, including the emotional and logistical hurdles, the need for early planning and preparation, family dynamics, and the role of third-party support. Get in touch with your comments & questions Email: ageandstage@agespace.org  Voicenote: www.speakpipe.com/ageandstage WhatsApp:...

What to do about financial scams? Annabel James & Daisy McAndrew are joined by Alex Somervell from Ask Silver, the free AI-powered scam checking tool ( https://www.ask-silver.com/ ) Get in touch with your comments & questions Email: ageandstage@agespace.org  Voicenote: www.speakpipe.com/ageandstage WhatsApp: 07982 360113 Share Age & Stage with friends & family: https://pod.lin...

Later life funding and financial advice for the elderly with Jane Finnerty, co-chair and co-founder of the Society of Later Life Advisors (SOLLA), a non profit organisation providing accredited training to IFAs who provide financial services to older people. They can be found at  https://societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk Get in touch with your comments & questions Email: ageandstage@a...

The complexities of finding great care homes with Stephen Burke (www.hallmarkfoundation.org.uk), a care sector advocate. Stephen shares his personal experience and insights on the importance of planning for care needs. Email: ageandstage@agespace.org  Voicenote: www.speakpipe.com/ageandstage WhatsApp: 07982 360113 Share Age & Stage with friends & family: https://pod.link/1798413657 Ag...

Welcome to Age and Stage, a new podcast for everybody, caring for or supporting their elderly, parents, relatives, friends, even neighbours.  Do please get in touch with us: You can email the show:  ageandstage@agespace.org   Record a voice note:  https://www.speakpipe.com/ageandstage WhatsApp message – 07982 360113 Please share Age & Stage with friends or those who would f...

Starting Thursday 6th March, a brand new series for those caring for elderly relatives and friends, or those about to embark on the complex journey, presented by Age Space's Annabel James alongside broadcaster and journalist Daisy McAndrew. The series will cover everything from finding the right care, funding that care, the legal and financial practicalities of old age and much more, along with no...