Consumer Choice – October 2007. Autumn is here!

For the October  2007 edition of its award-winning Consumer Choice magazine, the Consumers Association of Ireland takes an in-depth look at the following topics:

Costs and care for your autumn years

Nearly 5% of the over-65 population live in long-term or residential nursing homes. We examine the typical costs involved if you or a relative needs to consider such a move and how to go about finding the most suitable home. We look at what the Government’s 2008 “Fair Deal” on financial supports and new minimum standards for nursing homes will mean for you.

Sweeteners

We all like something sweet but many of us will want to satisfy our sweet tooth without the calorific intake that accompanies sugar. Do artificial sweeteners work as a better alternative to traditional sugar?

Premium rate numbers

Complaints about premium rate phone services (PRS) reached an all time high of 13,000 in 2006. What are all the complaints about and what can you do to avoid falling victim to unscrupulous PRS providers?

Prostate Health

It is estimated that incidences of prostate cancer will almost treble by 2020. We give you the lowdown on what is the second most common cancer in men and examine the ongoing global debate about mass screening.

Legal Services Reform

The Competition Authority’s recent report on the legal profession made some far-reaching recommendations for reform. We review some of these recommendations and ask when the legal profession will finally serve the consumer.

Consumer Protection Act

The new Consumer Protection Act is claimed to be the most significant piece of consumer protection law in 30 years. We take a look at what it means for consumers.

Sounding out, stewing around, and cleaning up

We bring you the latest Which? tests of home cinema kits, slow cookers, and washing-up liquids. We also give you the latest guide to choosing a new computer.

All these reports and many more are to be found in the September 2007 edition of Consumer Choice the magazine of the Consumers’ Association of Ireland.             

                                              
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