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Contra Radio NetworkWar Notes | Ep19: Power Failure: A Thought Experiment on US Expeditionary VulnerabilityEffective June 2025, I did a major improved revision on the sound quality for all my WarNotes episodes retroactively thanks to the technology at Podsworth. The banal and humble generator set is a secret to destroying US combat power. I wanted to flesh out a thought experiment on the vulnerabilities of the US war machine in its expeditionary mode in future wars of choice if a critical node of its operations for US efficacy were specifically targeted, in this case, generator sets;. these range from small portable units to large, trailer-mounted systems, including the Tactical Quiet Generator (TQG) and the Advanced Me...
2025-10-0458 min
Age And StageA guide to homecareIn the final episode of series 1, Annabel & Daisy speak with Cameron Young, CEO of trinityhomecare.co.uk about the evolving home care sector in the UK, and the need for early planning and community support,Get in touch with your comments & questionsEmail: ageandstage@agespace.org Voicenote: www.speakpipe.com/ageandstageWhatsApp: 07982 360113Share Age & Stage with friends & family: https://pod.link/1798413657Age Space: www.agespace.orgKey points:Early planning is essential, a subject that has come up in m...
2025-06-2645 min
Age And StageFinancial advice for later life - from a chartered financial plannerThis episode is not intended as individual financial advice. You should always speak to an independent financial advisor.Mel Kenny is a chartered financial planner at https://rad-new.com/ and a regional coordinator with https://societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.uk/. He discusses the financial considerations for elderly individuals and their families. He emphasises the importance of soft skills in financial advice, such as listening and providing reassurance. Key topics include annuities, equity release, and trusts, which can help manage care costs and help decisions when it comes to a reliance on local authorities. Kenny also highlights the challenges...
2025-06-1931 min
Age And StageChoosing care homes - your questions answeredDebbie Harris from the elderly care and retirement-living directory autumna.co.uk discusses the complexities of choosing a care home with Daisy and Annabel. She highlights the need for quick decision-making, with a typical six-week window, how Autumna supports over 3,000 families monthly, offering a care-finding tool and a seven-day advice line. The discussion also explores the current challenges facing the Care Quality Commission and the importance of understanding care needs, along with the impact of hospital discharge delays, and much more.Get in touch with your comments & questionsEmail: ageandstage@agespace.org
2025-06-1248 min
Age And StageMediators for later lifeMargaret Doyle and Tracey Adamson are 'Elder Mediators'. We discuss the role of mediation in helping families to resolve issues and concerns about care and support for elderly parents and relatives. We also cover the challenges and benefits of elder mediation, including intergenerational conflicts, estrangement, and care issues.Get in touch with your comments & questionsEmail: ageandstage@agespace.org Voicenote: www.speakpipe.com/ageandstageWhatsApp: 07982 360113Share Age & Stage with friends & family: https://pod.link/1798413657Age Space: www.agespace.orgMediation differs from ther...
2025-06-0541 min
Age And StageOrganising The Rest Of Your LifePeter Thornton, author of "The Later Years" (https://amzn.eu/d/1bPRHfQ) discusses practical advice for organising one's life in the later years. He describes his experience with older parents and friends, emphasising the importance of practical checklists and positive outlooks. He advises drafting a will, creating a "death file" with essential documents, and maintaining physical and social health. Thornton also highlights the benefits of technology like video doorbells and personal alarms for safety. The conversation touches on the need for legal paperwork, such as lasting powers of attorney and advanced decisions, to ensure one's wishes are met.
2025-05-2931 min
Age And StageWhat is an Admiral Nurse and how can they help?We're marking Dementia Awareness Week by speaking to Vic Lyons from Admiral Nurses. Under the Dementia UK umbrella (www.dementiauk.org), Admiral Nurses provide emotional and practical support to families dealing with dementia. In the conversation, we discuss the definition and importance of dementia, the three stages of the disease and highlight the Herbert Protocol, a crucial resource for families to help locate missing individuals with dementia - a protocol that isn't nearly as well known about as it should be.Get in touch with your comments & questionsEmail: ageandstage@agespace.org
2025-05-2245 min
Age And StageWhat a geriatrician would want you to knowDr Lucy Pollock is a Geriatrician and author, having written two books: The Golden Rule - Lessons In Living From A Doctor Of Aging https://amzn.eu/d/5Wnmdop and The Book About Getting Older https://amzn.eu/d/cGbBH0U. Lucy spoke to Annabel James from Age Space, giving advice on managing multiple conditions and medications, advocating for better conversations and practical conversations, and taboo subjects like incontience and whether it's time to stop driving a vehicle.Get in touch with your comments & questionsEmail: ageandstage@agespace.org Voicenote: www.s...
2025-05-1541 min
Age And StageDying Matters Awareness WeekMarking Hospice UK's Dying Matters Awareness Week (https://www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/dying-matters) Liz Pryor from the Anne Robson Trust talks frankly about an essential conversation that is often avoided until it is too late. The Trust (https://annerobsontrust.org.uk/) provides advice, training and companionship, working alongside partner healthcare organisations, bringing support, comfort and compassion to those nearing the end of life, and those closest to them.Get in touch with your comments & questionsEmail: ageandstage@agespace.org Voicenote: www.speakpipe.com/ageandstageWhatsApp: 07982 360113Share Age & S...
2025-05-0826 min
Age And StageHolidays in later lifeHolidays, vacations and excursions are the subject of a fun and upbeat conversation in this episode. Age Space's Annabel James and broadcaster & journalist, Daisy McAndrew speak to Silver Travel adviser, Kelly Gallagher (https://silvertraveladvisor.com/). They talk about the cost benefits to travelling out of season, the challenges of solo travel and the dreaded 'single supplement', and how travel companies and advisors are upping their game to encourage a mature customer base to holiday with them.Get in touch with your comments & questionsEmail: ageandstage@agespace.org Voicenote: www.speakpipe.com/a...
2025-05-0128 min
Age And StageBenefits & advice in a new tax yearAge Space's Annabel James and broadcaster & journalist, Daisy McAndrew have a long overdue catchup, two months into the podcast. This episode includes advice on the increasing costs but also the increased benefits available for parents and friends needing later life care. Plus, Annabel and Daisy review some of the key points from the show's interviewees to-date (with apologies for Annabel's dodgy microphone!).Get in touch with your comments & questionsEmail: ageandstage@agespace.org Voicenote: www.speakpipe.com/ageandstageWhatsApp: 07982 360113Share Age & Stage with friends & family: https://pod.l...
2025-04-2421 min
Age And StageCognitive impairment & why it mattersDr Simon Adelman, consultant psychiatrist and leading expert in cognitive health and mental health, discusses what cognitive impairment is. We talk about impairment in old age, how it can affect our family and friends and practical advice on symptoms, prevention and treatment. Dr Adelman can be found here: https://halcyondoctors.com/doctors/Get in touch with your comments & questionsEmail: ageandstage@agespace.org Voicenote: www.speakpipe.com/ageandstageWhatsApp: 07982 360113Share Age & Stage with friends & family: https://pod.link/1798413657Age Space: www.agespace.org
2025-04-1736 min
Age And StageFinding local services - how Age UK can helpDan Skipper from Age UK Norwich (https://www.ageuk.org.uk/norwich/) outlines the resources available for older friends and relatives, both in his native Norfolk and as part of the wider Age UK network. Services include clubs and trips, health and wellbeing and advice on benefits and entitlements. We also discuss the challenges of funding care services in a cost of living crisis.Get in touch with your comments & questionsEmail: ageandstage@agespace.org Voicenote: www.speakpipe.com/ageandstageWhatsApp: 07982 360113Share Age & Stage with friends & family: h...
2025-04-1038 min
Age And StageDownsizing & decluttering in later lifeMeirion Shaw, founder of thehomemover.co.uk shares her experience and challenges of helping older clients downsize, including the emotional and logistical hurdles, the need for early planning and preparation, family dynamics, and the role of third-party support. Get in touch with your comments & questionsEmail: ageandstage@agespace.org Voicenote: www.speakpipe.com/ageandstageWhatsApp: 07982 360113Share Age & Stage with friends & family: https://pod.link/1798413657Age Space: www.agespace.orgFrom the conversation:The decision to downsize c...
2025-04-0334 min
Age And StageFinancial scams & what to do about themWhat to do about financial scams? Annabel James & Daisy McAndrew are joined by Alex Somervell from Ask Silver, the free AI-powered scam checking tool (https://www.ask-silver.com/)Get in touch with your comments & questionsEmail: ageandstage@agespace.org Voicenote: www.speakpipe.com/ageandstageWhatsApp: 07982 360113Share Age & Stage with friends & family: https://pod.link/1798413657Age Space: www.agespace.orgThis episode explores the different types of financial scams, practical ways to protect loved ones, the role of banks, and dealing with the g...
2025-03-2729 min
Age And StageFunding & financial advice for later life careLater life funding and financial advice for the elderly with Jane Finnerty, co-chair and co-founder of the Society of Later Life Advisors (SOLLA), a non profit organisation providing accredited training to IFAs who provide financial services to older people. They can be found at https://societyoflaterlifeadvisers.co.ukGet in touch with your comments & questionsEmail: ageandstage@agespace.org Voicenote: www.speakpipe.com/ageandstageWhatsApp: 07982 360113Share Age & Stage with friends & family: https://pod.link/1798413657Age Space: www.agespace.orgChallenges for later life fun...
2025-03-2032 min
Age And StageWhat is good care for elderly parents and relatives?The complexities of finding great care homes with Stephen Burke (www.hallmarkfoundation.org.uk), a care sector advocate. Stephen shares his personal experience and insights on the importance of planning for care needs.Email: ageandstage@agespace.org Voicenote: www.speakpipe.com/ageandstageWhatsApp: 07982 360113Share Age & Stage with friends & family: https://pod.link/1798413657Age Space: www.agespace.orgChallenges Of ComplainingThe importance of consumers commenting on care services, similar to other consumer products. The challenges families face when making complaints about care h...
2025-03-1334 min
Age And StageStart planning ahead for elderly careWelcome to Age and Stage, a new podcast for everybody, caring for or supporting their elderly, parents, relatives, friends, even neighbours. Do please get in touch with us:You can email the show: ageandstage@agespace.org Record a voice note: https://www.speakpipe.com/ageandstageWhatsApp message – 07982 360113Please share Age & Stage with friends or those who would find this podcast useful. You can send them this link: https://pod.link/1798413657More information on all this and more at www.agespace.orgPlanning ahead - parent...
2025-03-0624 min
AgeSpace PodcastNew Podcast - Age And StageThank you for listening to the Age Space Podcast.
A new series from Age Space starts on Thursday 6th March 2025 - and you can follow / subscribe to ensure you don't miss an episode here:
https://pod.link/1798413657
This podcast feed will not be updated so join Age Space's Annabel James and broadcaster & journalist Daisy McAndrew in the new location for no nonsense, informed advice, along with guests who are experts in their field.
2025-02-2602 min
Berkshire Football Stories | Non-League and women's football in BerkshireIn Conversation With.. Ed Jackson-Norris | Maidenhead United WomenFootball in Berkshire returns with the Berkshire Football Stories podcast for the 2024/25 season. First up in the hot seat is Maidenhead United Women manager Ed Jackson-Norris who chats to Abi Ticehurst.Trigger warning: this interview contains references to suicide and the loss of a parent which some individuals may find distressing.If you would like to find further information or help, you may consider engaging with the following charities. https://www.thecalmzone.net/ https://www.agespace.org/local/berkshire/end-of-life/bereavement-support-services
2024-07-2653 min
Knowledge For CaregiversCare for Early Dementiahttps://www.agespace.org/dementia/early-signs-of-dementia#:~:text=Early%20Signs%20of%20Dementia%20Checklist%20%20%20,word%20to%20use%20%201%20more%20rows%20https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352013https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/stages-behaviors/early-stage
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2020-10-2112 min
Knowledge For CaregiversEarly Signs of Dementiahttps://www.agespace.org/dementia/early-signs-of-dementia#:~:text=Early%20Signs%20of%20Dementia%20Checklist%20%20%20,word%20to%20use%20%201%20more%20rows%20https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dementia/symptoms-causes/syc-20352013https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/stages-behaviors/early-stage
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2020-10-1411 min
AgeSpace PodcastDriving in Old Age with Lorna LeeDriving in old age has its safety risks, but also offers huge benefits for maintaining independence and providing older people with a connection to the outside world, which is why this can be a highly emotive topic among family and friends. Lorna Lee, Campaigns Manager from the AA, is here to help, with tips and advice. To read the show notes to this episode and explore a range of podcast episodes on other topics in elderly care, please visit the Age Space website: https://www.agespace.org/driving-safely-old-age/
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2019-11-2911 min
AgeSpace PodcastTravel in Old Age with Debbie MarshallOld age shouldn't be a barrier to travel. In fact, older people are ready to enjoy a range of holiday experiences, as Debbie Marshall, founder and managing director of Silver Travel Advisor, explains. To read the show notes to this episode and explore a range of podcast episodes on other topics in elderly care, please visit the Age Space website: https://www.agespace.org/travel-in-old-age
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2019-11-2222 min
AgeSpace PodcastDementia with Dr Alex BaileyIn this episode of the Age Space Podcast, Dr Alex Bailey, who is an old age psychiatrist working in Westminster, shares his thoughts and advice about dementia. To read the show notes and explore a wealth of information about dementia, please visit the Age Space website: https://www.agespace.org/dementia-with-dr-alex-bailey
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Visit our website at www.agespace.org, Facebook page (search for Age Space) and Twitter account (@agespace) for more information and free advice and support on all aspects of caring for elderly parents.
Show produced by Husain Husaini at Wire Free Productions.
2019-11-1513 min
AgeSpace PodcastDepression and Delirium with Dr Alex BaileyIn this episode, Dr Alex Bailey, who is an old age psychiatrist working in Westminster, explains depression and delirium in old age. To read the show notes for this episode, as well as find more information about depression and delirium, please visit the Age Space website: https://www.agespace.org/depression-and-delirium-with-dr-alex-bailey
Show credits:
Visit our website at www.agespace.org, Facebook page (search for Age Space) and Twitter account (@agespace) for more information and free advice and support on all aspects of caring for elderly parents.
Show produced by Husain Husaini at Wire Free Productions.
2019-11-0818 min
AgeSpace PodcastProbate with Jason ButlerNo-one wants to leave a financial muddle after they die. Finance expert Jason Butler and Annabel discuss professional and personal experiences of how best to organise and prepare so that probate is as easy as possible. You can view this episode's show notes, as well as more expert advice on probate, on the Age Space website: https://www.agespace.org/probate-with-jason-butler
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Visit our website at www.agespace.org, Facebook page (search for Age Space) and Twitter account (@agespace) for more information and free advice and support on all aspects of caring for elderly parents...
2019-11-0116 min
AgeSpace PodcastNHS Continuing Care with Jason ButlerWhat is NHS Continuing Care? When and how to apply for it. Annabel and finance expert Jason Butler simplify a complicated issue. To find out more about NHS Continuing Healthcare, read this episode's show notes, as well as more expert advice, please visit the Age Space website: https://www.agespace.org/nhs-continuing-care-with-jason-butler
Show credits:
Visit our website at www.agespace.org, Facebook page (search for Age Space) and Twitter account (@agespace) for more information and free advice and support on all aspects of caring for elderly parents.
Show produced by Husain Husaini at Wire Free Product...
2019-10-2512 min
AgeSpace PodcastBenefits with Jason ButlerIn this episode, Jason Butler, our resident finance guru, talks State Benefits and highlights some key pots of funding to which you, or the person you are caring for, could be entitled. To view this episode's show notes and find more expert advice on financial benefits available for elderly care and carers, please visit the Age Space website: https://www.agespace.org/benefits-with-jason-butler
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Visit our website at www.agespace.org, Facebook page (search for Age Space) and Twitter account (@agespace) for more information and free advice and support on all aspects of caring for elderly parent...
2019-10-1812 min2018-12-0613 min2018-11-2913 minAgeSpace PodcastAgeSpace Money: Episode 4: InheritanceWelcome to the Age Space Money Podcast, your #1 resource on elderly care and finance.
AgeSpace Money: Episode 4 - Inheritance
In Episode 4 Annabel James, founder of AgeSpace.org and financial well-being expert, Jason Butler, talk about inheritance: how to balance care and funding needs with leaving something for relatives, planning across generations - should you gift or loan money? And where to go for advice.
2018-11-2212 minAgeSpace PodcastAgeSpace Money: Episode 3: Equity ReleaseWelcome to the Age Space Podcast, your #1 resource on elderly care and finance.
AgeSpace Money: Episode 3 - Equity Release
In Episode 3 Annabel James, founder of AgeSpace.org, and financial well-being expert Jason Butler talk about Equity Release. What is it? Could this be an option for your family? What are the different types and what is a lifetime mortgage? Where to find reliable advice about equity release?
Visit our website: www.agespace.org
Series produced by Sally Spurring at Wire Free Productions
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2018-11-1511 minAgeSpace PodcastAgeSpace Money: Episode 2: Funding CareAgeSpace Money Podcast
Episode 2 - Funding Care
Welcome to the Age Space Podcast, your #1 resource on elderly care and finance.
In Episode 2, Founder of AgeSpace.org Annabel James and financial well-being expert Jason Butler, discuss funding care. Listen as our hosts identify the key questions to ask your parents in order to make a plan. They explain what immediate care annuity is and where to find advice about finance and later life.
Visit our website: www.agespace.org
Series produced by Sally Spurring at Wire Free Productions
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2018-11-0812 minAgeSpace PodcastAgeSpace Money: Episode 1: Financial OrganisationAgeSpace Money: Episode 1 - Financial Organisation
Welcome to the AgeSpace Podcast, your #1 resource on elderly care and finance.
In Episode 1 of AgeSpace Money, Annabel James, founder of AgeSpace.org and Jason Butler, financial well-being expert and author of Money Moments, talk financial organisation and offer practical advice on managing decades-worth of paper filing, what to bin and what to keep, useful cataloguing and how to store your documents digitally or physically.
Visit our website: www.agespace.org
Series produced by Sally Spurring at Wire Free Productions
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2018-11-0215 minAgeSpace PodcastAgeSpace Money: TrailerAgeSpace Money is a new podcast about finance and later life with Annabel James, founder of AgeSpace.org, and Jason Butler, one of the UK’s best qualified and most experienced personal finance experts and author of "Money Moments: simple steps to financial well-being".
Episode 1 is out on November 2nd but for now, here's a little taste of what's coming your way.
2018-10-2601 min