Kathy Lawrence
The Doro tablet for seniors – product review
While we talk a great deal about how being online is becoming vital to daily life, it can be difficult for older people. It’s not just about familiarity with technology. It’s also about being able to use smartphones, tablets and PCs when your eyesight’s not as good as it was and your fingers not as […]
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Smart Budgeting: Secrets to Managing Your Finances Effectively
Collaborative Post Budgeting is usually perceived as a daunting, miserable, and unfashionable affair. This originates partly from our unfortunate programming via unwise channels of knowledge. Buying a new cool gadget is thought to be fashionable. Yet, we fail to realize the ravaging repercussions of impulse purchases in our lives. Smart budgeting enables you to navigate […]
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How To Pull Off Casual Wear: From Styling T-Shirts To Choosing Sneakers
Collaborative Post In the ever-evolving world of fashion, casual wear has become a staple in everyone’s wardrobe. The ability to effortlessly pull off a casual look is an art that combines comfort with style. From the perfect T-shirt to the right pair of sneakers, mastering casual wear is easier than you think. Let’s delve into […]
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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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