Kathy Lawrence
What is Carer’s Allowance and how can I claim it?
If you’re in the UK you could get £76.75 a week in Carer’s Allowance (March 2024) if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week. That makes it a pretty full-time job, although some people do fit part-time working into their day as well. There are rules. You can’t share a Carer’s Allowance […]
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Why is Vitamin B12 deficiency a concern for older people?
I have for some time noticed a Facebook friend complaining about the difficulty she’s experiencing getting her Vitamin B12 injections. I rather assumed this must be for a specific condition that she lives with, and let it pass me by. But now I’ve discovered that Vitamin B12 is actually really important, as it’s one of […]
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What’s new in improving brain health and challenging dementia?
Every week we receive news in our inbox around identifying risk factors in mental health and possible ways to avoid them. Here’s our round-up of recent research and thoughts around cognitive health in general and dementia in particular. Causes and diagnosis Widely reported in the media was the story that researchers in Canada had found […]
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Why Seniors Should Continue Growing in Retirement
Collaborative Post Retirement is often seen as a time when you can stop working and focus on yourself. While for many seniors, this involves activities like gardening, playing golf and doing yoga on a regular basis, for others, it involves taking steps towards personal growth and development One way to do this is to study […]
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The different ways to manage your savings
Collaborative Post The importance of managing savings You might think that the act of keeping money aside each month is sufficient to save effectively. However, how you store your money is just as important to ensure these funds retain their value. As most standard bank accounts don’t have interest rates that equal or exceed inflation, […]
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The importance of maintaining an active mind
Collaborative Post What is brain health? As the World Health Organisation defines it, ‘brain health is the state of brain functioning across cognitive, sensory, social-emotional, behavioural and motor domains’. In other words, brain health governs our ability to think, feel, move and act. We talk a lot about heart health and the condition of other […]
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What are the situations when I might need the help of a no-win no-fee solicitor?
Collaborative Post When you’re injured and it isn’t your fault, you may feel as though you deserve compensation. However, the process of getting it can be daunting and the legal jargon can make it more difficult for some individuals. The term no-win no-fee is one you’ll usually see surrounding personal injury or medical negligence claims, […]
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Why New-Build Homes Are Perfect for Retirees and Empty Nesters
Collaborative Post Are things changing for you? Maybe your youngest just left home for university. Or perhaps you’re approaching retirement and you’re considering your options. Whatever stage you’re at, you might be in a position to sell your property and move on. After all, the large family home may have served its purpose. But if […]
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Legacies and wishes – common choices in wills today
If you’re planning to write a will, you may find it useful to know what other people have been deciding for their own planning purposes. Will Suite, a provider of software that helps professionals create legal documents, has analysed over 200,000 wills in England and Wales, to produce a report highlighting today’s trends. Who is […]
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The ultimate beauty routine to get mature skin summer-ready
Collaborative Post Summer is perhaps the most difficult season when it comes to the health and well-being of your skin. While the cold temperatures of winter can lead to dryness, during the summer there’s the increased humidity and high UV index to deal with. While people with eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis notice a flare-up in […]
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