Kathy Lawrence
Parking Genius: The Ultimate Guide to Saving on Airport Parking
Collaborative Post If you are planning a trip anywhere, your feeds will start to be flooded with travel content. Of course, articles with ways to have a cheaper holiday and other similar pieces will be at the top. If you are considering parking your car at the airport for a smoother start and end to […]
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Liverpool Lightning Visit: The Definitive 48-Hour Itinerary
Collaborative Post London may be the most popular travel destination in the United Kingdom, but it’s not the only metropolis that it’s worth visiting. Liverpool is always a fantastic choice for a visit. This sophisticated city is ideal for music lovers and art enthusiasts. Even if you don’t think that you belong to any of […]
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Considering Sharing Dog Care With Your Elderly Parents? Key Questions To Ask Yourself
Collaborative Post Owning a dog can be greatly beneficial for people of all ages, including older people. Studies show that there are many health benefits to having a dog around, including reducing loneliness and making you exercise more often. However, dogs can live for 10 years or more, meaning for older people who aren’t sure […]
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How Can Regular Drug Testing Enhance Workplace Culture? Benefits and Insights
Collaborative Post Implementing regular drug testing within a workplace can create a foundation for a safer and more productive environment. When you consider the introduction of professional drug test kits, the immediate benefit is the clear message it sends about your company’s commitment to safety. This can resonate across all levels of the organisation, fostering […]
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Owning a Dog in Later Life
Collaborative Post While the thought of long walks and puppy training might seem daunting, there are so many wonderful benefits to welcoming a dog into your life, especially in your golden years. This article explores the joys of dog ownership, the specific benefits for older people, and some practical considerations to keep in mind. The […]
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3 Reasons Why You’re Not a Failure for Placing Your Relative in a Care Home
Collaborative Post When you are providing care at home for an ageing parent or relative, the time may come when you decide that they need to move into a care home. Many people feel a major sense of failure if they do this. However, it’s so important to remember that even though you feel like […]
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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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