Kathy Lawrence
How your parent’s garden can help butterflies make a come-back
This year we’re seeing a surge of ‘Painted Lady’ butterflies in parts of the UK. But it’s big news because butterflies are actually in decline. So when we’re helping our parents re-plan their gardens to be more manageable in later life, or start a new garden, why not invite the butterflies back with these tips? […]
Read more
Trying to get some Sleepio – week 3
It’s week 3 in our review of the Sleepio app – aimed at helping chronic insomniacs finally get a good night’s sleep. For many of us, sleeping through the night is an elusive dream, as we lie awake worrying about our responsibilities and what the future hold. Join me on my journey through the programme […]
Read more
Eldercare news – late July 2019
In our latest round-up of news for anyone supporting older family and friends, you can find: Unqualified care workers Scotland care complaints Care prosecutions in England Family spending on care homes Postcode lottery for healthcare funding Plans to take pressure off GPs Inappropriate referrals to GPs from 111 App to diagnose UTIs Changes to Family […]
Read more
7 things to do in Florida when you’ve had enough of theme parks
Collaborative Post Florida is a popular holiday destination for Americans and people from all over the world. Many people flock there because there are some spectacular beaches, and for those travelling as a family, it has to be the many theme parks that are the main attraction. If you’re looking for something to do that […]
Read more
Here’s how to get help for incontinence
Collaborative Post The HARTMANN Direct team understand the difficulties faced by those who experience incontinence. It is easy to get sucked into a situation where you cope with the consequences and avoid the cause. This reluctance to seek help may be a result of embarrassment. You may also have decided that it is a natural […]
Read more
Preparing to travel with a relative who has a kidney condition
Collaborative Post It’s no secret that as people get older, the chances of developing long-term medical conditions increases. When it comes to travelling, this doesn’t put an end to dreams of exploring the world, but it does require an extra bit of planning and preparation. This is especially true of kidney conditions. Anyone who suffers […]
Read more
Are our elders suffering with secret anxiety?
Collaborative Post Sometimes it seems like anxiety is a young person’s game. We constantly hear of the terrible toll living in a constantly connected, always on digital world causes, of the uncertainty that younger generations face in their homes and careers, and about their body image crises and financial stresses. The older generation are much […]
Read more
Why can’t I sleep? Working with the Sleepio app Week 2
If you’ve seen the first part of this series of blogs, you’ll know that after decades of broken sleep, I have high hopes that the Sleepio app is going to deliver some answers for me. If you’re one of the 10% with chronic sleep problems, or if you’re going through a difficult time right now […]
Read more
5 tips for creating a dementia-friendly garden
Nicky Roeber is the Online Horticultural Expert at Wyevale Garden Centres. Here, he shares his top tips for creating a garden in which someone living with dementia can feel safe and happy. There are currently more than 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, and that number is expected to rise above one million by […]
Read more
Cutting down on costs – how to manage retirement
Collaborative Post Many people spend a long time looking forward to retirement. The idea of giving up work and having enough time to do exactly what you want feels luxurious and amazing when compared with the usual daily grind. But the truth is that retirement isn’t always easy, and when it comes to finances it […]
Read more