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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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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…
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Stay hydrated
As you get older you need to drink more water to keep hydrated to compensate for your body’s decrease in its ability to retain water.
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Attendance allowance
Attendance Allowance: It is a government benefit that helps with extra costs if you are over state pension age and need someone to help look after you.