How to Prepare for an Ageing Parents Future

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No one wants to think about our parents getting old and suffering from ailing health. However, we must be prepared for the event of them experiencing a debilitating health condition or increased fragility, as if or when the time comes, you may need some extra support. These decisions need to be discussed with the whole family, so everyone knows what to do should the worst happen. Here are some helpful tips on how to prepare for an ageing parent’s future.

Discuss Plans with Your Parents

It is never going to be an easy or a comfortable conversation to have, but it is an important one, nevertheless. It involves your parents, so it is only right that while they are fully able to have the discussion, you talk about the plans with your parent(s). If you have siblings, try to involve them in the discussion as well, as everyone needs to be on the same page to avoid any conflict further down the road. Some things to talk about include:

  • Their future care needs
  • Your parents’ wishes as they grow older
  • Where they would like to live
  • Their financial circumstances
  • Any support they need now

How this discussion will go wholly depends on your family dynamic, so try to anticipate any triggers for potential conflicts during the conversation. This way, you can devise an appropriate response beforehand to try to keep the discussion as calm and as productive as possible.

Assess the Needs of a Parent

If you are thinking about your parent’s future, you are probably thinking about their health and/or wellbeing and may have some concerns. Maybe they have lost weight recently, have experienced falls, or have failing vision or hearing. If so, you need to assess whether they have any immediate needs, such as mobility aids or additional and specialist care. 

Most people will have strong feelings about how they want to live, which is why you should provide your parents with options and broach the subject carefully to prevent them from becoming defensive.

Review Senior Housing OptionsWhile your parents might be sprightly and independent at the moment, they might one day need additional support. To ensure they enjoy a good quality of life, it is worthwhile discussing their different senior housing options, such as:

  • A nursing home
  • In-home care
  • Memory care
  • Assisted living

For example, a nursing home might be beneficial if your mum or dad requires a high level of medical care. Assisted living, such as The Parke assisted living facility allows them to retain independence as much as possible. However, in-home care can provide your ageing parents with extra support within the home, such as help with laundry and meal preparation so that they can maintain a level of independence. 

Legal and Medical Planning

Encourage your parents to store all their essential documents in a fireproof safe, which your family members can turn to in the event of an emergency.

The safe should include:

  • A birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate
  • Military records
  • Life insurance policy
  • Financial assets information

Ensure your parents share the safe and key’s location, so family members can gain access to the documents when needed.

Also, if your parents have failed to write a will, encourage them to do so, which can prevent arguments from breaking out among your family members when they pass away, as it will clearly state the wishes for their property and assets.

How to Live Your Best Life in Retirement

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Me, Sedona and Derby shortly after arriving in Costa Rica.

There’s a chance that we’ve all been misled about retirement. If you follow the narrative that’s commonly touted in movies, television shows, and in the media, the world is a young person’s game. People in retirement are seen as being out of the picture, past their best, and often joyless, especially when compared to their younger selves. But is this true? We don’t think so — there’s much to love about growing older! You will, however, need to take some steps to ensure you can live your best life. We take a look at a few ways how below. 

Stay Active

You have time and money when you’re in retirement, but the catch is that your body is beginning to break down a little; it’s just the natural way. However, though you can’t retain the level of fitness you enjoyed when you were younger, that doesn’t mean you have to accept whatever nature throws at you. You can keep your energy and health-levels up by engaging in regular exercise. Just 15 minutes a day is enough to keep you mobile. Yoga is also outstanding on this front; it’ll make your body feel like it is supposed to feel. 

Make Big Plans

People tend to make all their big plans in life when they’re young. Then they fall into a routine, and when retirement rolls around, the big stuff has been put away for good. They’re still doing good stuff, but it’s not groundbreaking. But with a little bit of effort and a push, you can bring big plans back into your life. Is there an adventure you’ve always wanted to have? Do you want to see what you’re capable of? The world moves forward when people challenge preconceptions. 

Free up Your Time

We have more time in retirement than we did when we were working, sure, but it’s not as if we’re living a life of leisure. There are still responsibilities we need to handle, such as cleaning the home and preparing meals. They eat into our time, but more importantly, compromise our energy: we have to exert ourselves to complete these tasks, which means we don’t always have enough in the tank to do other things. As such, it’s worthwhile investigated ways to free up your time. There are meal kits for seniors, for example, which will reduce the amount of time you’re spending in the kitchen. If you have money in the budget, you may also consider hiring a cleaner — they can be highly affordable, and they’ll eliminate one of your responsibilities entirely. 

Involved

Finally, remember to stay involved in society. This does become harder as we age, since we’re less plugged in with what’s going on, but all it requires is a little bit of effort. If you have sons or daughters, then involve yourself in what they’re doing; they’ll be happy to have you around. You can also look at developing a new friendship group — it’ll push you towards having new experiences, and will also keep loneliness at bay. 

Different Types Of Negligence

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Sadly, accidents happen on a regular basis. This is largely thanks to the fast pace of modern life, which means injuries are more frequent. In this post, we are going to take a look at the different types of negligence experienced today.

The true scope of accidents and negligence today is astounding. This post aims to provide you with further insight into this.

Examples of negligence and accidents 

  • Car crash
  • Injuries from dog attacks
  • Beauty treatments that have gone wrong
  • Medical negligence
  • Injuries sustained as the result of a crime
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Industrial diseases
  • Slips, trips or falls
  • Repetitive strain injury
  • Industrial deafness 
  • Vibration white finger 
  • Holiday accidents
  • Food poisoning 
  • Sports injuries
  • Untraced driver accidents
  • Uninsured driver accidents
  • Care home negligence
  • Injuries sustained from slipping on ice
  • Poor health and safety in the workplace
  • … And much, much more!

Who knew there were so many types of accidents that happen due to negligence? We are going to take a look at some of these in further depth below.

Nursing home negligence

The decision to send someone we love to a nursing home is a very difficult one. However, we do this because we feel that it is going to be the best thing for them. Therefore, when something goes wrong, it can be exceptionally difficult to come to terms with. 

There have sadly been cases of nursing home abuse in recent years, which is very worrying. However, there are so many different ways that negligence could happen in a nursing home environment. For example, this ranges from someone being given the incorrect medication to slip, trip, and fall hazards not being dealt with. 

If someone you love has been the victim of nursing home abuse, you will be able to take action on his or her behalf. 

Four kinds of incidents that can lead to a workplace accident claim

 Unfortunately, accidents in the workplace are not uncommon. Nonetheless, if your employer has acted negligently or made an error, you will be entitled to claim. Read on to discover four types of incidents that can result in a workplace accident claim…

 

  1. Repetitive Strain Injury – This is an injury to the muscles and tendons that is caused by either overuse or misuse. Many different working environments can cause it. It is common in individuals that spend extended periods of time sitting at their desk working on a computer. If you feel your employer has not taken the necessary steps to prevent this you will be able to claim.
  2. Poor Health and Safety Incidents – This type of workplace accident claim covers a wide scope of incidents. Perhaps you have been injured in a construction accident? Maybe there was a hazard in the workplace that you had not been informed about? The scenarios vary.
  3. Vibration White Finger – This is an injury that is caused because of using hand-held vibration tools. It can result in varying symptoms, from muscle weakness to permanent numbness in the fingers. If you do not believe your employer has taken the necessary steps to prevent this, you can claim.
  4. Industrial Deafness – Many would agree that industrial deafness can be one of the most stressful and upsetting types of injuries. There are lots of industries that are noisy, from nightclubs to farming. Nonetheless, in these business environments, it is imperative for your employer to take the vital presentational steps, such as providing protective equipment. Again, if they have failed to do this, you can make a workplace accident claim.

 

An injury that has occurred because of sunbeds or another type of tanning treatment

 Tanning treatments and sunbeds are increasing in popularity at the moment. It has become trendy to have a sun-kissed glow and people are using the different treatments available to them in order to achieve this. Nonetheless, on rare occasions mistakes can be made and individuals can suffer at the hands of a tanning treatment that has gone wrong. If this has happened to you, you may be entitled to compensation and thus you should definitely explore the possibility of making an accident claim further. Keep on reading to discover all you need to know about this type of negligence…

 There are hidden risks when undergoing any type of treatment and tanning treatments are no different. Of course, mistakes aren’t frequent, but they do happen. What types of injuries can be caused when it comes to tanning treatments?

  •     Skin irritation and conditions can arise if the equipment is not properly sanitized.
  •     Eye damage can occur if you aren’t given the proper protective equipment. It is actually law to ensure eye protection is provided. This could lead to the development of cataracts.
  •     Individuals can end up burned if the equipment is not maintained properly.
  •     Allergic reactions to spray tans can occur if a patch test has not been carried out on new customers.

 

As you can see, there are many different incidents that can arise in regards to tanning treatments. You simply need to be able to prove that you have been injured because of the professional’s error or negligence. Aside from this, the incident must have happened within the past three years, as this is the time limit on all personal injury cases. You need to have seen a doctor for your injuries as well. 

Motorcycle accidents

 Have you been involved in a motorcycle accident that was not your fault? Sadly motorbike accidents are not uncommon in any part of the world, and there are many casualties as a result of these incidents every year. Read on to discover all you need to know about what to do if you have been the victim of someone else’s negligence on the road. 

 What type of motorbike accidents can result in a successful claim?

 Generally, when it comes to making an accident claim, you need to be able to prove is that the accident occurred because of someone else’s error or negligence. It certainly cannot be through any fault of your own. Aside from this, the accident must have happened within the last three years and you need to have seen a doctor as a result of your injuries. Keeping that in mind, here are a few examples of motorbike accidents that tend to result in successful claims…

 –       Accidents that have occurred because of dangerous potholes

–       Incidents that have happened because of poorly marked spillages

–       Drivers causing crashes since they haven’t seen the motorcycle

–       Poorly marked road works that result in incidents occurring

 What shall I do if I have been involved in a motorbike accident?

 The first thing you need to do is to make sure you receive medical attention. As mentioned, this is not only vital for your injuries but also for your accident claim. Aside from this, it is advisable to get the contact details of the person that caused the accident. This includes their name, address, contact number and the details of the insurer. If there were any witnesses it is also recommended to get their details, since their statements can really help to strengthen your claim. 

Hair salon negligence

 We tend to associate injury cases with road traffic accidents, slips and trips, and even workplace incidents. However, the truth is that personal injuries can occur in a monumental number of ways. Hair salon negligence is one of these. Keep on reading to discover all you need to know about making this type of accident claim…

 There are many instances that can occur when it comes to hair salon negligence. If you are having your hair dyed it is imperative for the salon to carry out a patch test, to ensure that you are not allergic to the product being used. Failure to do so can result in a nasty reaction. From blisters and rashes, to hair becoming brittle and falling out, there are lots of distressing injuries that can arise. Fortunately, these do not happen on a regular basis, yet they can occur. Burns and injuries can also occur when curling tongs and hair straighteners are used negligently. 

Hopefully, you now have a better understanding of the broad scope of incidents that can count as negligence. This merely scratches the surface of the different injuries we can sustain because of someone else’s actions today.

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