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What is Carer’s Allowance and how can I claim it?
If you’re in the UK you could get £76.75 a week in Carer’s Allowance (March 2024) if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week. That makes it a pretty full-time job, although some people do fit part-time working into their day as well. There are rules. You can’t share a Carer’s Allowance […]
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Starting a Cosmetics Business with an Older Friend or Relative: What You Need to Know
Collaborative Post Want to start an engaging side project with an older friend or relative? What better way than to start a business making and selling cosmetics. A cosmetics side-business with an older friend or family member can be an enjoyable way to build on your relationship and stimulate the mind. But before you jump […]
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Book Review: Beyond Beige by Sylvie Boulay ‘A Woman’s Illustrated Story of Old Age’
I opened this book cautiously. Did I really want to have confirmation that getting older is grim? Or to be greeted by pages of positive affirmations – which work for many but not for my degree of cynicism? It turned out these were unnecessary worries. Beyond Beige is a short and honest illustrated book which […]
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Retraining as a Counsellor Later in Life
Collaborative Post Later-life career changes may seem daunting but they are more common than you think. Whether it is the result of changing circumstances or major life experiences, many are taking the plunge and finally pursuing a life-long passion that they had put off in favour of a ‘job for life’. Counselling and psychotherapy is […]
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Designing a Home Office with Your Disabled Pet in Mind
Collaborative Post The rise of remote work has led many of us to reconsider the dynamics of our home spaces. For those with disabled pets, curating an environment that’s both work-conducive and pet-friendly becomes even more vital. Let’s discuss some tips on how you can design a home office that caters to your productivity needs […]
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How to Hire Employees in a Family-Owned Business
Collaborative Post Family-owned businesses make up roughly 88% of all businesses in the UK. Most of them are small local businesses, but others are huge like Dyson and Associated British Foods. Every business, and especially start-ups, need to explore the tools that will help to drive their success, from marketing automation to the benefits of […]
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Four Effective Tips to Start Your Weight Loss Journey
Collaborative Post Every body type is different and beautiful in its own way. But carrying more weight that your body needs can be dangerous to your health. Being overweight can increase the risk of serious health problems known as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. When it comes to becoming healthy and fit, losing weight and […]
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What will stop you enjoying your own retirement?
Retirement is a major change of lifestyle for many. Is it something to look forward to with joy – or filled with new worries and unknown? Here are a few of the reasons those embarking on retirement might struggle, and how to address those issues. Financial worries A couple of years ago many of us […]
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Caregiving for Ageing Parents: How to Create a Positive Relationship
Collaborative Post As the circle of life completes its course, roles often shift, and the once-caregivers become those needing care. Navigating the journey of caring for ageing parents can be a profound experience filled with challenges, but it also offers an opportunity to strengthen bonds and create lasting positive relationships. Family members should give importance […]
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3 Style Tips for the Fashionable Man
Collaborative Post For a long time, fashion was geared more toward women. Today, it’s no longer the case, with the modern man wanting to look and feel good, allowing fashion houses to focus on males. Surprisingly, it turned out very well, considering the UK menswear market was valued at 11.7 billion GBP only last year. […]
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