Parents
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See it, report it, stop it: Raising awareness of elder abuse
Elder abuse is any form of harm, mistreatment, or exploitation of an older person (over 60). It can manifest as physical, psychological, financial, or sexual abuse, or neglect. This can occur in…
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Festive cleaning tips
A clean, well-presented home makes a lasting impression, whether it’s for a property viewing, a new tenant, or your own family’s comfort. As it is coming up to the busy…
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Christmas – to host or not to host?
As many of our clients think about downsizing they find that they are worried about ‘who will host Christmas’. In fact, most of the time our clients have been hosting…
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Death admin
When someone dies, there’s a surprising amount of practical and legal ’admin’ to handle — often at a time when you least feel equipped for it. Here’s a clear, structured…
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Why we should all be talking about death more
At Poppy’s, we’re known for having open conversations about death, dying and funerals. Ever since we were founded by Poppy Mardall in 2012, we’ve been passionate about bringing funerals out…
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The worst part of a home move
For me, in my past life as a serial renter, it was always the ‘not knowing’ where I would live next. You are given notice on your flat, or you…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Why might you want to move in later life?
We help many different types of people move home, not just older people.
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Driving as you get older
As you get older you may find that you use your car less, but want to keep hold of it to maintain your independence. Your loved ones might be trying…
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Internet banking
Most of us do internet banking these days, but if we are older we may not have got into that, or we might distrust it and feel that it is…