Kathy Lawrence
Is wildlife feeding good for our seniors – and the wildlife?
Feeding wildlife surged during lockdown, as people were forced to spend more time at home. Research suggests that people are still feeding birds, foxes, waterfowl and other local wild animals. Should we be encouraging our older family and friends to continue with what appears to be a fairly innocuous activity – or are there hidden […]
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How to Support an Older Relative with their Mobility
Collaborative Post Do you have an older relative who isn’t quite as mobile as they could be? Maybe you feel as though they are losing their muscle strength because they aren’t being active and you want to help them turn this around. Either way, it is more than possible for you to make a change […]
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Getting Your Foster Child Interested in Sport
Collaborative Post If you are a foster carer, you are responsible for helping your foster child expand their interests and build character, nurturing their personality, and providing new opportunities for them to develop skills. Team sports have many benefits for foster children, such as interacting with others, learning to function as a member of a […]
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Health Mistakes to Avoid as You Get Older
Collaborative Post It’s not uncommon for health to decline as people get older. Indeed, research indicates that approximately 40% of people over 65 live with a long-term illness or disability, reiterating its prevalence. This can be scary, especially if you are advancing in age. Fortunately, you don’t have to be part of the statistics. The […]
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A Guide to Helping Senior Loved Ones Transition: Preparing for a Smooth House Move
Collaborative Post Ah, the familiar sights and sounds of home – the creaky floors, the cozy corners filled with memories, and the warmth that wraps around you like a familiar embrace. For many seniors, their cherished abode holds a lifetime of stories and precious moments. Yet, as time passes, life’s ever-turning wheel may lead them […]
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Aging in Place: Supporting Seniors’ Independence Through Reverse Mortgages
Collaborative Post As time passes, many seniors aspire to preserve their independence and continue residing in their own homes, a concept commonly referred to as “aging in place”. This desire is rooted in the comfort of familiarity, cherished memories, and a sense of community. However, financial constraints can sometimes pose significant challenges, preventing seniors from […]
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3 Style Tips for the Fashionable Man
Collaborative Post For a long time, fashion was geared more toward women. Today, it’s no longer the case, with the modern man wanting to look and feel good, allowing fashion houses to focus on males. Surprisingly, it turned out very well, considering the UK menswear market was valued at 11.7 billion GBP only last year. […]
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Smile Bright: 8 Tips to Take Care of Your Braces
Collaborative Post Braces are your one trustworthy option if you’re on a journey to a straighter smile. But to make the most of your orthodontic treatment, proper care is necessary. In this blog, we will share the top eight tips to help you care for your braces like a pro. From oral hygiene to food […]
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How to manage sleeping pill addiction
It’s not that difficult to become addicted to sleeping pills without realising that it’s happening. Taking sleeping pills could start off as a short-term solution to difficulties in getting to sleep, but can slip into a long-term habit that’s tricky to break. People start taking sleeping pills for all sorts of reasons. For seniors, ageing […]
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Advice on keeping cool in a heatwave
While we have generally experienced some very hot weather in parts of the UK most summers, it looks like higher temperatures are going to be a feature of every summer in future. That means we need to be extra vigilant for our more vulnerable relatives and friends. Here are some tips to help get through a […]
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