Our Blog
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Do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney?
This month’s guest blog is written by Katheirne Carroll from Peacock & Co Solicitors. Most people realise that they need to put a Will in place but whilst this sets…
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One in, one out!
No one has an infinite amount of space in their home. And most people tend to acquire ‘stuff’, given that we live more and more in the age of consumerism.
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Giving something away day
The 15th July is ‘national give something away day’ in the US. Well, of course, this is something we approve of, even if it is not ‘observed’ in the UK. …
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Who are we?
It’s quite difficult for people to know what we are and what we do, but we have years of experience in supporting people. We are all of the following things…
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Why we love Olio
The app was originally designed to stop food going to waste, but it is used for lots of additional things now like toiletries, household cleaning products, toys, small bits of…
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Is It Okay If I Look In Your Knicker Drawer?
Decluttering, organising and supporting clients with downsizing means they share a lot of personal information with me.
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Heat Pumps – A Smart Choice for Older People
As we get older, comfort, safety, saving money, and environmental considerations become more important in our homes.
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National Best Friend’s Day
We know that people who are lonely in retirement have a significant risk of dementia with some studies showing as much as a 25-40% increased risk.
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Safe calls to your bank
Spoofing is a deceptive practice where an attacker disguises their identity or the source of a communication to appear as a trusted entity, often to gain access to sensitive information, steal…
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Retirement Resources Talk
Join us as part of Parish Nurse Karen’s monthly health advice talks, where we help you understand how best to navigate retirment and getting older. We are joined by Katherine…
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“Oh, but that was a gift from…”!
When decluttering we regularly have conversations with clients about the fact that they can’t give an item away because someone gave it to them. I understand. You worry that the…
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Food waster part 2!
Food waste is caused because the vast majority of people don’t plan their food consumption and so much therefore is left over. There will always be those times when we…
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Food is clutter too!
Did you know that food can be clutter too? 70% of UK food waste comes from households, that’s 6.7million tonnes.* The average household spends £470 on food each year that…
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Guest Blog by Richard Fincher from Room 101
For the last 700 years, at the Tower of London, at around 10pm, something similar to the following refrain is heard during the changing of the watchman’s shift:
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Setting a declutter schedule
If you are downsizing or just feel that your home is a bit overcrowded with possessions, one of the great ways to get started is to set yourself a schedule…
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National Haiku Poetry Day!
As it is National Haiku Poetry Day today, we asked AI for a bit of help for some relevant haikus, and we love them.
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Planning for Later Life
Hosted by Peacock & Co Solicitors, this event includes afternoon tea and is free! Join us at the Horton, Haven Way, Epsom KT19 8NP on 21st May. Hear from Katherine…
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Treasured memories
This month’s guest blog is written by Rosalind Furlong, a professional photographer, who captures people and memories for a living and shares here how she wishes she had dealt with…
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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…