Kathy Lawrence
5 Wellness, Diet, and Exercise Tips for Helping You Age Gracefully
Collaborative Post Have you ever seen a public figure on your TV screen that hasn’t been in the news for a while, thought to look up their age and been surprised when the number you see on screen doesn’t add up to what you’re seeing on your screen? Indeed, a minor procedure here and there […]
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10 Simple Tricks For More Energy Everyday
Collaborative Post Feeling sluggish and tired can be a common problem for many people. Whether you’re dealing with a demanding work schedule, a busy family life, or just the general demands of daily life, it can be difficult to find the energy to get everything done. Fortunately, there are many natural ways to boost your […]
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Legalities to consider when dealing with the death of a loved one
Collaborative Post Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult periods in life. When faced with the death of someone close to you, paperwork is often the last thing on your mind – but while it’s important to take plenty of time to grieve and recover from the loss, there are various […]
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Boundaries for over-50s self-employed women with elderly care responsibilities
When you’re working from home or self-employed, there’s an assumption that you have much more flexibility. Hence, you are everything to everybody at the drop of a hat. In my situation, my sister lives in the UK, and our mother lives near me in France. It’s a no-brainer that I would be the one to […]
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Warning signs that an older person may need more support
Visiting family during the festive season has given many of us an opportunity to check how our older family and friends are faring. Perhaps you’ve noticed small changes in the behaviour or appearance of those you don’t see often? If so, it may be time to consider whether they need extra help. According to research, […]
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Taking on dementia risks through diet and lifestyle
Contrary to the beliefs of many, Alzheimer’s is not an inevitable consequence of ageing – and Alzheimer’s is not in the genes. Fewer than one in every hundred Alzheimer’s diagnoses are attributed to genes.[1] It is largely a preventable disease, and we know quite a lot about what people need to do to help prevent […]
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Tips for Learning to Drive in Later Life
Collaborative Post Learning to drive is typically an endeavour undertaken at a young age – either the moment you hit the legal driving age, or at your earliest convenience as a young adult. The younger you are, the quicker you are to learn and the easier you will pick up the skill of a lifetime. […]
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Your questions about rollators answered
Collaborative Post Also called a walker with wheels, a rollator is essentially a walking aid that consists of a frame, two handlebars for ease of use, and either three or four wheels. Some models also come with a seat so that users can stop and rest when they choose to. Rollators are great for those […]
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Five ways to feel nostalgic
Collaborative Post From remembering happier days during a tough period to ‘who remembers’ memes, nostalgia flits in and out of our lives in various ways. Yet there are also times when we might want to deliberately foster this special feeling — so what are some ways we can do so? Whether you’re looking for nostalgic […]
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How to Organize a Spring Clean for Your London Home
Collaborative Post It’s that time of year again, and you know what that means. It’s spring cleaning season! Whether you live in London or not, now is the perfect time to get your home spick and span. And what better way to do it than with a good old-fashioned spring clean? In this blog post, […]
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