Legal&You October

October’s articles are all about ways to prepare yourself and loved ones for difficult days, while building for better ones. We know that the tough times will come but being prepared is the surest way to stand strong through the storm. We are your companion, helping you prepare and standing by your side when in need.

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• Cyber scammers are everywhere. Our experts have put together 10 tips to protect yourself from the dodgy deals that fill up our digital world.
• Elder care before the death of a loved one can be tough. We look at hospice and palliative care and what needs to be done when our loved ones choose to spend their last weeks at home.
• Preparation is the best prevention. Downloadable infographics that will help you handle medical emergencies.
• We need to talk about mental health. How to be there for friends and loved ones who trust us to listen when contemplating suicide.

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10 tips to protect yourself from Cyber Scammers

Buying second-hand cars, clothes and gadgets online can be a great way to save some cash, but a growing number of clients are coming to us with heart-breaking stories of being scammed and left with nothing. These scams are everywhere and as consumers, we need to protect ourselves.

Use this checklist from start to finish every time you want to buy online, and save yourself from the dodgy deals and fake offers that pop up at every turn.

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The last homecoming

We take this opportunity to focus on caring for those who have loved us most, as they near the evening of their time with us.

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Preparation is the best prevention

Medical emergencies are terrifying. The fear and helplessness while someone is suffering, or possibly dying, can be paralysing because most of us just don’t know what to do.

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We don’t talk about it. The silence around suicide

Suicide is still a subject that is barely spoken about because we are scared of being judged as weak or crazy. If someone does try to tell you about their suicidal thoughts, the best advice is to listen. Even if it hurts.

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