Kathy Lawrence
Ways to Support Mobility as You Get Older
Collaborative Post Staying mobile as you get older is not only about walking more. Strength, balance, joint movement, footwear, eyesight, confidence, and the setup of your home can all affect how easily you move through everyday life. Small changes made early are usually more useful than waiting until stairs, shopping, or getting out of a […]
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6 Best SMSF Accountants on the Central Coast: Who Sets Up Your Retirement Pension
Collaborative Post A self-managed super fund (SMSF) is a retirement fund that its members run themselves, instead of leaving their savings with an industry or retail fund. For readers outside Australia, “pension phase” means the fund has started to pay a member a regular income from their super. It is not the government Age Pension. […]
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Simple ways to protect yourself, family and friends from financial abuse
Most people who help us with our finances are trustworthy. However, sadly, there are cases where someone who has been given access to an older person’s money or affairs abuses that trust. Recent figures from the City of London Police show that £93.8 million was reported lost to fraud by abuse of position during 2025/26, […]
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How Older Adults Can Improve Balance at Home and Reduce Their Risk of Falls
Many people may not see the big deal with wobbling while standing to walk, feeling a lack of confidence when using the stairs, or needing to hold onto something while walking across the room. But you should pay more attention to how you are standing when you get up, because you may be one of […]
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Why Clear Information Matters for Older Adults
Collaborative Post Navigating today’s world means constantly sifting through information, from health advice to financial statements. For older adults, this can be especially tough when the information is complicated, dense, or just poorly presented. Making things clear isn’t just about convenience; it’s vital for their well-being, independence, and security. When we make information easy to […]
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How to Take a More Proactive Approach to Caring for an Older Loved One
Collaborative Post Caring for a loved one often means reacting to health crises as they happen, whether it’s a sudden infection or an unexpected fall. This constant state of alert can be exhausting and stressful for everyone involved. Changing your approach from reactive to proactive can fundamentally improve the caregiving experience, giving both you and […]
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The ‘Elderly Had a Fall’: Why the Language We Use About Older People Needs to Change
Editorial I have been smarting for the last 18 months after I asked the yoga teacher for particular focus on balance in a class after I had been over-optimistic about what I could achieve on a walk, tripping when climbing over a big rock, and ending up on the ground. She reported this to the […]
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Spotting Signs of Elder Abuse and Neglect
Collaborative Post Caring for an older relative often means dealing with tough health and social challenges. One of the most upsetting is the risk of abuse or neglect. It’s a hard topic to face, but knowing the warning signs is the most important first step to protect the people we care about. Abuse can happen […]
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Can Thinning Skin Be the Reason My Wrinkle Cream Stopped Working?
Collaborative Post Thinning skin can make wrinkle creams seem less effective as collagen, elastin, and skin density decline over time. Your wrinkle cream may not have stopped working. Instead, your skin may have changed. As skin ages, its structure gradually weakens. Collagen, elastin, and natural hydration decrease, making wrinkles more noticeable and reducing how much […]
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Why Does My Skin No Longer Bounce Back Like It Used To?
Collaborative Post Your skin may no longer bounce back as quickly as it once did because collagen, elastin, hydration, and skin density all naturally decline with age. This can become more noticeable during menopause, when hormonal changes can make skin look drier, thinner, looser, and less resilient. This is commonly described as loss of elasticity. […]
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