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8 • Visit us @ www.champnews.com FOCUS ON CARE & INDEPENDENT LIVING CMBA The Champion • Wednesday 12 June 2013Useful websitesIn this day and age, mercifully,information abounds thanks to theInternet but it always helps to have a listof decent websites at hand where youcan find out many important facts.Here are five sites (there are verymany more) that are a fantastic sourceof information.www.careaware.co.ukCareAware is a non-profitmakingpublic information, advisory andadvocacy service specialising in elderlycare funding advice in the UK.The site and charity objectives areto improve public understanding andknowledge about the UK care system,and to assist the public on the complexissues associated with elderly carefunding advice issues. A site full ofinformation.www.ageconcernliverpool.org.ukThis site has a strong local contentand is therefore beneficial for residentsliving in Liverpool and around.Though it primarily concerns itselfwith the charity and its work, it alsoincludes useful tips and addresses.www.ageuk.org.ukA comprehensive website whichcovers all aspects of life for older people.From travel to care, finance tohealth and well being and lifestyle andproducts, this is a gateway to a wealthof information. Plenty of fact sheets todownload and print as well, make thissite one of the best around.www.elderabuse.org.ukA sad fact of life is abuse towardsthe frail and elderly population in theUK. This site offers support and adviceif you, or someone you know, has beenaffected by the issue.A valuable resource from thischarity (Action on Elder Abuse - AEA)for anyone involved in this appallingproblem.shop.healthcare.co.ukA website which offers 3.500 itemsdesigned to aid in choosing andpurchasing mobility and living productsat competitive prices. A great shoppingsource for gadgets and more importantevery day aids.Making a willThis is a relatively simple thing todo and never forget that not makingprovisions for your loved one througha will leads to complications and moreheartache for them.Here are a few tips of what youcan do to ensure everything runs assmoothly as possible after your death.• Use a solicitor wherever possible.Remember that if the will is not drawnup correctly it can mean that it becomesnull and void.• If you have a complicated situationuse a solicitor regulated by the LAWSOCIETY. Will writers can be cheaperbut they won't be regulated in the sameway so be aware.• Include everything you own in alist form in your will. Jewellery, savings,home contents, insurance policies....• Include all that you owe as well..mortgage, loans, credits...• Make a list of the people you wantto benefit from your will.• Take those lists to the solicitor.• Decide on your executors. Theywill be responsible for carrying out thewill contents and it is an important step.• Ask first! Before you decide onan executor make sure that person ishappy to do the job.The cost of a will varies dependingupon the solicitor, their experience andhow complicated the will is.The Law Society recommends toapproach a few and ask about theircharges ... but remember that speakingto someone who understands you isvery important!