News Blogs and Events
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Because it might be useful…
When I was 10 years old, my parents got divorced. My dad, like many men, kept many screws, nuts, bolts, etc, ‘because they might be useful’. We moved to a…
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All of the emotions
Claire Edwards, Registered Nurse and Eldercare Consultant, provides independent care advice to older people and their families. She gives us her thoughts here, having read a newspaper article from a…
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Learning Lounge at Kyn Bickley
Join us on 1st May for a talk at Kyn Bickley covering LPAS, wills, financial support, assessments, personal wishes and the practicalities of moving into care.
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Fire Brigade
Did you know that your fire brigade isn’t just there to help you when there’s a fire or a road incident?
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Hacks for seniors
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…
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Today is organise your home office day!
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…
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Digital Will
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.
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Caring for parents and dealing with overwhelm
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.
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Share the love
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.
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Letting things go
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
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Transitioning to domiciliary care
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…
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January Round Up
Hello and welcome to 2025! We hope that the year has started healthy and happy for you. This month we talk about our latest event, decluttering and more…
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Relationship breakdowns
Making the decision to end a marriage can be very stressful. It is important to have the right people around you, take time to make the decision and if you…
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What if the charity shop doesn’t want your unwanted items?
What do we do with the things that can’t be taken to a charity shop? Here are some ideas.
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Brrr-it’s chilly
Have you ever had a broken-down boiler? It could be caused by all sorts of things but one of the most common is a frozen condensate pipe. And with the…
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New Year’s Resolutions
As 80% of resolutions are already broken by the end of February you need to really want to make your resolution stick and form a new habit.
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Christmas family reflections
You’ll find a good reason to check in. Start on a positive note and then you can move on to mentioning whatever your concerns were. You can ask if they’ve…
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What’s in your relative’s fridge
Whilst you are with your relatives and friends and having a lovely festive and relaxed time, they may not want to tell you about anything happening to them as they…
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Christmas shopping
If you want to help a charity, why not go with one of the big charities who sell new items online. Have a look at these three as an example. …
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Income in retirement
Pensions – oh no, boring!! But very important. The Triple Lock is all very well and good but that might not be enough to live on. We aren’t regulated so…
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See us in Which? Money Magazine
We are thrilled to share that we were the main supplier featured in the December 2024 issue of Which? Money Magazine.
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Losing your landline?
Did you know that landlines are being phased out? It’s not happening yet, and has in fact been delayed from 2025 to 2027. The delay is because not all providers…
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Stories
One of the things that we love the most about our job is that we are able to hear our client’s stories. It’s a great privilege. We hear about their…
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Energy – confusing?
Do you find your energy bills confusing? You are not alone. There is far too much jargon involved so we thought we would explain a few things that might help…
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Christmas made easy – part 2
If you are hosting people over Christmas, start making a menu and a shopping list now. You can just jot down menu ideas and google recipes here and there, saving…
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Christmas made easy – part 1
Make a list of all of those presents you want to buy, and who for. If you haven’t started ordering yet, we recommend doing so right away! Leaving anything to…
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What is a superconnector, and why do you need one?
A super-connector is someone who knows the right people to help you, when you need help. These are people who have access to a wide network of people to call…
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Retirement Villages
Choosing to live in a retirement village / assisted living can be a fantastic solution for many older people who are looking to downsize, but it’s not right for everyone. …
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It’s not too late to start using Zoom!
Does Zoom still have a place in the lives of those who aren’t working? It can be very useful to have meetings with a travel agent, a will writer, a…
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Making Broadband Simple
If you want to have access to the internet you need a device and to make the device work well and fast in your home, you need broadband. But what…