Kathy Lawrence
How to Stay in Touch with Older Family Members
Collaborative Post As people get older, they’re more likely to experience social isolation, especially when they’re retired. Isolation can have a terrible impact on our mental health, leaving us feeling lonely, depressed and anxious. As your relatives get older, it’s important to make efforts to stay in touch and ensure they don’t end up feeling […]
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Retraining as a Counsellor Later in Life
Collaborative Post Later-life career changes may seem daunting but they are more common than you think. Whether it is the result of changing circumstances or major life experiences, many are taking the plunge and finally pursuing a life-long passion that they had put off in favour of a ‘job for life’. Counselling and psychotherapy is […]
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Living independently for longer with clock and task alerts
Living at home independently for as long as possible is vitally important to quality of life for most older people. Deteriorating health, including memory problems, can make staying in their own home increasingly difficult though, and it can seem like going into care is the inevitable result. This move can be delayed though, with the […]
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Christmas gift ideas for seniors 2023
Here we are with our festive gift list for parents, grandparents and senior friends in 2023. Where did that year go? This year we’re sharing our focus between helping out in a cost of living crisis and still choosing presents for Christmas and other occasions to make life happier. Whether you’re buying for parents, grandparents […]
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Why Electric Bikes are More Suitable for Seniors Than Regular Bikes
Collaborative Post Electric bikes are changing the way we think about cycling, especially for seniors. As we age, our exercise goals change, and finding a routine that’s both enjoyable, beneficial, and doable becomes essential for a healthy lifestyle. A solution that merges fun with fitness, these bikes simplify challenging routes and long journeys by providing […]
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Has Legionnaires’ disease gone away?
Collaborative Post When it comes to waterborne diseases, people tend to think that they’re a thing of the past. After all, don’t we live in a modern world, where everything is clean and you don’t need to buy bottled water? Well, not quite. As we’ll see, one of the most dangerous waterborne illnesses – Legionnaires’ […]
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Care for These Key Aspects of Your Health for Better Quality of Life
Collaborative Post It’s no secret that being healthier can help you achieve a better quality of life. You don’t have to be the healthiest person in the world. But you can find that you’re capable of doing a lot more when you feel healthy physically and mentally. Care for all aspects of your health as […]
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How to Plan a Holiday to Florida That Considers All Ages
Collaborative Post A holiday in Florida is guaranteed to be a memorable experience for the whole family. From world-famous theme parks to shopping malls and gloriously sunny beaches, Florida truly has something for all ages. It is no surprise then, that Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with more […]
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Hearing and Old Age: Learning More About Presbycusis
Collaborative Post Did you know that nearly one in three individuals above the age of 65 suffer from hearing loss? As a person gets older, they are likely to suffer from a gradual decrease in hearing, eyesight, and other cognitive functions. In this article, we will look into age-related hearing loss: its causes, diagnosis by […]
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Best places to spend your retirement in England
Collaborative Post Getting ready to retire? When you’ve spent your whole life working towards the National State Pension, you deserve to put your feet up and enjoy a more relaxing pace of life. For many people, retirement simply looks like taking more holidays, starting new hobbies, and seeing family and friends more often. Others choose […]
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