Planning Change
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SOLLA London Regional Meeting
We are pleased to be joining Susan Gregory of Turner’s Oak at the London Regional meeting of SOLLA on 13th January 2026 12-2pm on the subject of Clearing the Way:…
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January 2026 drop in clinic
Our next drop in at St Mary’s in Balham is on Wednesday 28th January 2026! If you are retired pop in and ask us about health, finance, moving, staying at…
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Next drop in
Our next drop in at St Mary’s in Balham is on Wednesday 26th November 2025! If you are retired pop in and ask us about health, finance, moving, staying at…
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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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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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Changing locks at your home
Did you know, it’s not an insurance requirement to change the locks on your home when you move. But think about it.
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Your home move survival kit
When you move home, there are some things you are going to need, or will need to think about knowing where they are.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…