Author Archives: David

Staying connected online this Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2011 by David

I am setting out below a helpful email received from Catherine Prycie of Verbal Identity containing some tips on increasing your Internet speed.

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Old Man Meets Punk

Posted on December 8, 2011 by David

I took my elderly father to a shopping mall recently to buy some clothes.

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Two friends fishing…

Posted on November 22, 2011 by David

Two friends are fishing near a bridge.

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The frustrations of acting under a power of attorney

Posted on November 20, 2011 by David

I am acting under a Lasting Power of Attorney for an aunt who is suffering from dementia and no longer has the mental capacity to handle her own affairs. This is time-consuming and can, on occasions, be stressful, particularly when … Continue reading →

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Grandma’s birth control pills

Posted on October 28, 2011 by David

A doctor who had been seeing an 80-year-old woman for most of her life finally retired.

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Calculate how much equity you could release

Posted on October 27, 2011 by David

Equity release is a popular option for many of the asset rich, cash poor pensioners who could use a cash injection to boost their retirement finances.

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High quality television drama

Posted on October 19, 2011 by David

I am currently enjoying more high quality television drama than ever before.  Admittedly not all of it is new and, regretfully, very little of it is British.

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Procedures at drive-through ATMs

Posted on September 30, 2011 by David

A new sign in the Bank Lobby reads:  ’Please note that this Bank is installing new drive-through ATM machines enabling customers to withdraw cash without leaving their vehicles.  Customers using this new facility are requested to use the procedures outlined … Continue reading →

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