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Dementia is on the increase in South Africa - leaving retirees vulnerable

20 September 2018 | General

The World Health Organisation recognises dementia as a public health priority that is on the increase with no cure currently in sight. A degenerative condition affecting the brain, dementia primarily affects the elderly, resulting in memory loss, impaired communication skills and an inability to make simple decisions. The increase in dementia highlights the need to make the right provisions in retirement.

Give children the best possible critical illness cover

19 September 2018 | Dread Disease and/or Disability / Critical Ilness

When children are in desperate need of help because of a critical illness, parents will do everything in their power to source the best possible care for their children and cancer is no exception. Although cancer in children and teenagers are rare, statistics indicate that between 800 and 1000 children, under the age of 15, are diagnosed with this disease on an annual basis in South Africa (SA).

Do you have the will to plan ahead?

18 September 2018 | Estates & Wills

What do Prince, Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix and Aretha Franklin have in common, besides illustrious musical careers? They all died without a Will, leaving behind personal wealth without heirs, despite having dependents. With the spotlight on National Wills Week between 17 and 21 September 2018, will you consider the importance of planning ahead?