Kathy Lawrence
Scamming phone callers asking for payment cards
It’s always wise to be wary of the identity of a person you don’t know when speaking to them on the phone, even if they give you a name or a phone number. If a call you’ve received ‘doesn’t seem quite right’, it’s better safe than sorry. Report fraud or attempted fraud, by contacting Action […]
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Why and how to enjoy a great social life at any age
While doom and gloom often feature in stories about our older population, the truth is a little different. According to new research* from Royal Voluntary Service, the national volunteering charity, millions of Britain’s older people are refusing to let age get in the way of an active social life and new friendships. Over 80% of […]
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Various policy groups have been setting out how they see social care being funded in the future, including a House of Lord’s committee, a conservative think tank and the Labour party. A new development in the drive to a digital NHS is an app to cut A& E waiting lists. Also in the news: […]
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Can we delay the symptoms of dementia?
When They Get Older reader Roger Burgess has been looking at some suggestions around the causes of, and possible ways of delaying, the symptoms of dementia. Here are some of the ideas he has discovered. Roger is at pains to emphasise that he is not a physician or academic – but he has been affected […]
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Taking care of your mind as you age
Collaborative Post While none of us really like to think about it, it’s generally accepted that our minds will deteriorate a bit as we age. That doesn’t have to be the case though. While genetics and pre-disposition may have a role to play, there are things that we can do to keep our minds strong […]
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Government Resources Every Caregiver Should Know About
Collaborative Post Being a caregiver can be tough, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally too. Too often, we are so caught up with the wellbeing of the individuals who require care, that we forget the impact on the caregivers providing it. Although rewarding, caring for someone can have a profound effect on your own […]
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Why it’s time to get that hearing aid out of the drawer
By Duncan Collet-Fenson, Audiologist and MD of Aston Hearing Around 11 million Brits are currently suffering from hearing loss. Six million of them could currently benefit from wearing hearing aids, but only one third of them have hearing aids – and only 30% of those who have them, use them daily. There is often a […]
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How to Prepare for Your Retirement
Collaborative Post Retirement is something that we all greatly look forward to, not least because we don’t have to work anymore. And after 50 years of working hard to keep ourselves afloat, we deserve some time to sit back, relax, and do all of the things that we’ve always wanted to do. However, when retirement […]
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4 Ways to Organise your Retirement Finances
Collaborative Post Whether you have already retired or you’re preparing to do it, having your finances in order is essential. There are many ways you can start organising your finances as you get older and you have to start thinking about how to manage your money when you’re no longer working. Some people choose to […]
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News bits
In the news: digital NHS finds care home places faster and opens patient online access to X-rays and scan; initiatives see more GP appointments available; TSB signs up to fraud refund charter; equity release debated; care home news; plans for living longer at home with dementia. Care home place availability This sounds like great news, […]
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