Kathy Lawrence
The Causes of Hip Pain and How to Treat it at Home
Collaborative Post Hip pain is a common problem, especially for older adults. The hip joint is a “ball-and-socket” joint that allows the leg to move in many directions. This type of joint is very stable but also susceptible to wear and tear over time. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the different causes […]
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Turmoil, cost of living and pensions
What is happening on the pensions front in the UK this autumn? I started writing this update on pensions a couple of weeks ago, and much has happened since then. With the arrival of Liz Truss as prime minister and Kwasi Kwarteng as chancellor in the UK, the plan to increase national insurance payments has […]
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Deciding between home care and care home? Here are the main differences and benefits of the two
Collaborative Post It is without a doubt that healthcare improves and extends lives. Deciding what type of care to go for can be a difficult decision for most of us. If this is your first time considering care, whether, for yourself or a loved one, you may be a bit stuck. Which option is best? […]
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4 Smart Ways to Invest and Grow Your Money
Collaborative Post Are you thinking of investing your cash and growing it over time? It’s a great way to boost your savings and get closer to your goals. But where do you start? The investment world is confusing and complicated, especially for first-time investors. There are plenty of different ways to invest money, but not […]
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4 Ways to Manage a Business with Caring Responsibilities
Collaborative Post Managing a business while you have caring responsibilities can be a mammoth task, but it’s equally rewarding in different ways. It’s imperative that you can balance both worlds – care and career – and of course, look after you own needs. Here are four tips for managing a business while you’re caring for […]
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How we created our DIY Lasting Power of Attorney
This is our experience of using forms available online from the UK government to set up our Lasting Powers of Attorney – and why we’ve done it now. Why set up LPAs? We’ve seen a number of families left in limbo when their loved ones became unable to manage their own finances or make decisions […]
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What to wear in autumn
After one of our hottest summers ever in the UK, we’re winding down in to autumn. But it’s a shame not to take advantage of the dry days still, even if it’s getting a bit cooler. Not only is it a joy to get those last rays of sun in the great outdoors, but the […]
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3 Home Renovation Tips for Moving in Older Relatives
Collaborative Post Caring for our older relatives is something that many of us undertake at some point in our lives. This can mean visiting them every day to ensure that they have everything they need, seeing to their utilities, completing their washing and food shopping, and ensuring that they take any medication that they might […]
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Top 4 Places to Daytrip with Your Elderly Relative
Collaborative Post Taking your elderly loved one on a daytrip out can be a great source of joy to them and will provide you with happy memories for the years to come. Whether your granny favours an ice cream at the beach, or your grandad wants a quiet stroll around a garden, we’ve compiled four […]
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The importance of insulating more homes for vulnerable people
Collaborative Post Many Britons will remember a series of protests and disruptions undertaken by activist group Insulate Britain in late 2021. At the time, the pressure group’s concerns were dismissed as relatively irrelevant, and their methods lambasted by politicians and media correspondents alike. But the concerns raised by Insulate Britain turned out to be somewhat […]
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