The 55+ and Retirement Roadshow is coming to The Town Hall, Kidderminster on June 13thfrom 9-30am until 3-30pm.
You don’t need to be 55+ to come to this show but it helps!
What do we want to achieve through the show? - The over 55's lead very busy and diverse lives. Some are looking after relatives at home - either their children who haven't left home or elderly relatives. Some have relatives in a home, whilst others will be living an active retirement. Some will be facing redundancy whilst others will even be thinking of branching out into a new career.
This group of people are the new “younger old” have access to many more varied choices about their future than in their parents’ day. Yet with choices, come decisions and the need for advice and help.
There are lots of areas that concern this group of people; keeping healthy and well, getting fitter, improving balance, and things such as pensions, tax, money, housing, heating, care, mobility, travel, work, medicines and legal issues to name a few. The question is what do people need and when they need it, how do they access it?
This is where we step in. We run these FREE roadshows with the particular aim of providing an information hub where people can come along, quiz our experts and find out the answers to the problems concerning our 55+ age group.
The result is a wonderful mix of exhibitors who will be there offering help and advice on the very relevant issues concerning people at this particular stage in their life.
What is different about this year’s show?
This year we are working with the Local Pharmaceutical Committee and the NHS giving us the chance to cover more health issues at the show. Pharmacists at Boots, Tesco and others locally are participating in this show and, if you are a carer, elderly or have a long term illness, your pharmacist will give you a flyer about this show with your prescription. If you don’t get one, please ask.
Budgets are reducing but, by working together, we can ensure that even more people will benefit from this initiative and gain access to the information they need.
“10 minute surgeries”
Take advantage of the “10 minute surgeries plan”. If you have a problem that you need some help with, phone us and book an appointment for some time with one of our experts.
Find out from mfg Solicitors how the latest proposals from the Government on paying for long term care will affect you and your wallet. Things in the care world are changing and not all is for the better. Come along for the latest information.
The team from Tax Help for Older People (TOP) will be helping solve those particular taxation problems that occur at,and in retirement – ie are you paying too much tax? This is being made much more complicated now with the changes to how people can take their pensions and the tax implications it creates.
Are you trying to stay in your own home but need care? Come along and speak to Laura from Home Instead and see if having one of their Caregivers would make life easier for you.
One of the busiest stands at our shows must be 2Plan Wealth Management and I am pleased to say that they will be here again to answer your many questions.They are a Malvern based business of financial advisers who have won awards and also have been BBC Hereford and Worcester Radio's financial voice for over 10 years. With the latest changes to pensions, they are the hot topic at the moment so, come along and getsome sound advice on what to do and how not to get scammed.
Did you know that you could order a hot meal to be delivered to someone you care about on a daily basis? The Pantry run by Simon and Lisa Andrews deliver meals daily throughout the Wyre Forest region with their only days off being Christmas, Boxing and New Year’s Days.
Find out about the Motability Scheme, if you qualify and how it could work for you. One of the team from Hill’s Ford, Kidderminster will be on hand to answer your queries and show you one of their latest models.
If you are having problems with your sight or hearing, come along and have a chat withCarlyor Craig of Specsavers, situated inThe Swan Centre, Kidderminster.
Getting older is when you start to get to know your local pharmacy better. Boots will be representing The Local Pharmaceutical Committeeand willbe at the show giving help and advice and lots of information on keeping healthy. They will demonstrate how pharmacists contribute to the health provision for our area and will also be carrying out Healthchecks for those who qualify for this free service.
Our exhibitors will be able to help you with advice on how to manage if the following situations apply to you or to someone you care about:-
Life in the home is not as easy to manage as it was, I would like to know more about adaptations to help me remain in my own home.
Keeping fitter, to improve balance and help prevent falls.
My mother can’t remember if she has taken her medication or not, how can I prevent her taking too much?
Dad can’t make decisions anymore, what should I do?
Could you generate more income from your assets?
What would happen to my pet if I went into care?
How to feel better and age well
Is my tax code correct?
I am coming up to retirement and want to know what pension I am going to get and can I improve it?
Would I qualify for the Motability scheme?
How do I get a really good meal delivered to my Mum every day?
How can I re-skill and get back into work?
Meeting people with similar interests so that I can socialise again
Find out about volunteering to put something back into the community
These are just some of the exhibitors coming to the show. The full list is featured on the supporting website
And when you want a break, why not have a cup of tea with TESCO. They have a stand at the show and are also providing free refreshments at the show. So come along and have a chat with their staff while you take the weight off your feet.
Editors Notes
The National Careline – further information
The National Careline is a not for profit company offering information about care andsupport for older people, their carers and their families. Find out more on the website
The objective of the National Careline is to provide a portal that signposts users to various organisations including, Government departments and support networks that will help create a clearer understanding of the care maze.
The National Careline has no grant aid and raises funds by holding these shows. In doing so, we provide places where people can come and access free information on the many issues that concern people as they grow older, are in retirement or caring for someone. Barbara Davies – direct line 01886 880770