Our Blog
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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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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…
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Get ready for winter
As we head into autumn it is important to get yourself ready for the winter and make sure you are ready for the arrival of any cold snap:
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Be part of a community
So you’ve retired! Many people look forward to this so that they can spend time with their grandchildren, go on holiday, visit art galleries and enjoy more of their hobbies.…
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Silver Sunday
It’s Silver Sunday on 6th October. Silver Sunday is a national day where people of all generations can come together by hosting fun and free activities for older people. It…
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Get that ‘back to school’ vibe
September is a time for new beginnings, just like January, as it has the back-to-school vibe that is inescapable even if you don’t have children or grandchildren in the education…
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Test your heating!
But it’s still good to test your heating before you need it, in case you have any radiator or leak issues you weren’t aware of
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Dealing with your loved one’s possessions after death
When someone passes away it can be a very traumatic time for family and friends, even if the death was expected, and dealing with a loved one’s possessions can be…
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What is Careline?
Careline is a personal alarm service used throughout the care industry to help people live independently.
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Top tips for WhatsApp as you get older
If someone sends you a message that you want to find again you can star it
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Using WhatsApp to Keep in Touch
If you have a mobile and you’re not using WhatsApp, then it might be an idea to think about using it, especially if you have grandchildren and even more so…
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Community help in retirement
Not everyone has friends and family nearby to help them in retirement. However, there are other resources available to help.
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Deciding to move into a care home
Making the decision to go into a care home is never an easy decision. In-home care is a great alternative, but it doesn’t work for everyone.
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Get your boiler serviced in the summer!
Your heating system is probably far from your mind. But now is a good time to get your system serviced.
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Going on holiday as you get older
As you get older there is the sweet irony that you have more time to go on holiday but actually going might be becoming more and more difficult. So here…