Kathy Lawrence
Practical Steps for Managing a Late-Life Border Move
Collaborative Post A late-life move across a national border needs careful preparation because healthcare, finances and everyday routines may work differently at the new address. Start several months ahead if possible and involve the person moving in every decision, including what comes with them and how quickly the move proceeds. A single folder, kept both […]
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Why Older Adults May Need Additional Support After a Serious Injury
Collaborative Post A severe injury can happen to anyone, no matter what his/her age is, but elderly people might have to deal with even more complications when recovering from injuries. Physiological changes related to aging process, health problems, and limited mobility can complicate daily life after an accident. Simple things like cooking, taking showers, going […]
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How to Prepare for the Costs of Home Care for an Elderly Family Member
Collaborative Post Home care will be able to assist the elderly in remaining in the environment they are used to and getting help with everyday tasks. However, home care will prove costly as more help is required from the outside. Professional helpers, means of transport, cooking of meals, cleaning, and even specialized help will cost. […]
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How to plan a three-generation ski holiday without turning grandparents into childcare
Collaborative Post A three-generation trip can give grandchildren time with grandparents, adults a change of scene and keen skiers a week on the mountain. But it can also expose an awkward assumption: because grandparents are present, they will cover ski-school pick-ups, tired afternoons and parents’ evenings out. A better holiday treats every adult as a […]
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Fit to travel is not the same as fully covered
Collaborative Post A reassuring conversation with a clinician can answer one important question before a holiday: whether an older traveller seems well enough for the proposed journey. It cannot answer a separate question: whether an insurer would meet the costs if something went wrong. For older people planning their own trips, and adult children helping […]
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Helping older parents access home equity: a UK and Canada comparison
Collaborative Post Supporting older family members in managing property can seem complex. The challenge grows as financial needs change with age. Navigating the mortgage rates market is not always straightforward, especially when helping loved ones make the most of their home’s value. Many families look to home equity as a way to ease retirement costs […]
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How User-Friendly Design Improves Gaming Experiences
Collaborative Post You notice good game design most when it stops getting in your way. Whether you play for five minutes on your phone or settle in for a longer session on a console. Clear menus, helpful prompts and readable feedback shape how smoothly everything feels. When a game respects your time and attention, you […]
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Top 5 Paint by Number Kit Brands for Older Adults in 2026
Collaborative Post Ask a retired relative what they’d like to do with a free afternoon and you’ll often get a shrug. It isn’t a lack of interest. Many people just don’t fancy a hobby that demands skill or a big outlay. Painting by numbers sidesteps both. The picture is already mapped out, the paints come […]
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Gifts for seniors – the 2026 edition
The holiday season rolls round again, and again we’re asking ourselves, what can we give to our older family and friends that they will truly appreciate? We’ve put out feelers about gifts that could be fun, entertaining, luxurious or unusual. We’ve sampled quite a few – and we’ve made it clear in our listings where […]
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Making a complaint with AI? Why shorter, clearer letters can get better results
Families supporting older relatives and friends may sometimes need to raise concerns with a GP surgery, hospital, school, care provider or other organisation. Whether you are helping someone challenge a decision, explain poor communication or seek answers about their care, it is important that their concerns are heard and taken seriously. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools […]
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