Did you know that your fire brigade isn’t just there to help you when there’s a fire or a road incident? They also help with fire prevention advice. Fire brigades offer a home visit to make sure you are safe in your home. Check with your local fir...

Hacks for seniors

March 13, 2025

Getting older can be a bit annoying. If you have osteoarthritis, you can lose your grip; if you have declining eye sight, you can’t see things as clearly; and your balance may have started to falter. So here are some easy things that might help you: Get a small ...

Today is organise your home office day!

March 6, 2025

I’ve found it necessary to rent an office twice during the 21 years of having my own business. On the first occasion I needed space for staff, and on the second my home just didn’t have room for a desk. However, much more of my work now is done at my clients’ homes, an...

Digital Will

February 27, 2025

Not heard of a digital will? A digital will is an inventory of your digital assets. It can form part of a normal will or be a side letter. It is really important to have a note of all the passwords that your loved ones will need to access documents you have created and...

Caring for parents and dealing with overwhelm

February 21, 2025

This month’s guest blog is written by Kayane Watson, a certified Thrive Coach, exploring how to deal with the overwhelm of caring for elderly parents. Do you often find yourself overwhelmed by the emotional demands of caring for an elderly parent while strugglin...

Share the love

February 13, 2025

It’s Valentine’s day today and so we would like to wish you love and kindness. On February 17th, in just a few days, it is National Random Acts of Kindness Day. No coincidence that these two dates fall within a few days of each other. Last year the...

Letting things go

February 6, 2025

Some people find the act of decluttering simple, and some find it very difficult. It can be a bit like baring your soul to a counsellor - difficult at first, but rewarding as you spend more time doing it, and something that will open you up to new possibilities at home...

Transitioning to domiciliary care

January 30, 2025

If you are looking at getting help from a domiciliary carer for your loved one, there are some practical things to think about once you know you will be using their service: Declutter the rooms they will need to be in. This is important because your loved one’s ...