Kathy Lawrence
Earning Money From Home As You Get Older
Collaborative Post There is no denying that the Internet has opened up the door to a wealth of different opportunities for people today. One of these opportunities is being able to make money from the comfort of your own home. This can be especially beneficial for older people who may not be as mobile as […]
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Keeping Them Company, Wherever You Are
Collaborative Post As our parents grow older, it’s time for us to take care of them just like they did for us when we were children, because isn’t that the very least we can do? However, busy schedules and sometimes even vast time zones don’t make this as easy as we’d like, and that’s a […]
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Thinking about eldercare
Our regular roundup of useful news and views for those supporting older friends and family. In this issue: Pensions credit and those missing out GPs and home visits Retirement homes as a legacy Likelihood of a caring future Cost of social care around the country Equity release challenges Changing ways that consumers pay Talking about […]
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Christmas gifts for older family and friends 2019
This is our gift list for 2019. Many of the ideas here are still available. But for the latest update, visit our new list of ideas for thoughtful gifts for 2021. Finding the right present for an older parent or grandparent gets increasingly hard. So we’ve been looking for gifts that add fun and luxury to […]
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The Stigmas of Elderly Life
Collaborative Post There are so many stigmas that surround old age, and some people assume that as soon as you reach the age of thirty, you’re old. And the feeling of fearing old age only comes from the stigmas that float around society. From the lack of social life, to the aches and pains that […]
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News and views for caregivers
What’s happening in the world that can help – or hinder – families in caring for older relatives? Here are the stories we’ve found that caregivers should know about for the sake of their families and their own futures: HMRC has been charging too much on pension withdrawals More women than men are taking out […]
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Can a homeshare help my parent feel less lonely?
Can homesharing be an answer to the growing epidemic of loneliness and depression that is affecting our older population? We asked a homeshare expert, Sam Brandman of Two Generations, about how homesharing works in practice, and how we can make it work for our parents. What is a homeshare? A homeshare arrangement brings together a […]
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Care Home Alternatives: Is A Garden Annexe Right For Your Family?
Collaborative Post As our parent’s age, there comes a time when it’s no longer suitable for them to stay in their home. Perhaps you’ve noticed they’re a little more forgetful than usual, or they’ve had yet another fall, or perhaps they’re struggling to keep on top of the housework. When this time comes, there’s a […]
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How can we help our parents avoid the worst effects of air pollution?
We’ve known for a long time that pollution has a detrimental effect on health over the long term. And now it’s been identified as a risk factor for dementia. Research looking at hospital admissions in major cities has shown that high levels of pollution can bring on serious illness at speed, triggering heart attacks, strokes […]
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News roundup for caring families
In our latest summary of news and views that affect anyone caring for older family and friends, we’ve read that: State pensions are confirmed to rise by 4% next April Changes in state pension rules have accelerated topping up We can estimate how much pension we will need in later years Plans to increase probate […]
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