Kathy Lawrence
London Family Trip with Your Older Family and Friends
Collaborative Post A London family trip can be great fun for kids of all ages, and it’s even better when you can include your older family members. There are several places to visit, including the Tower of London, ArcelorMittal Orbit, and Madame Tussauds. For an alternative trip, you can visit Hamleys Toy Shop, which features […]
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5 Cheap Ways to Help Your Family Stay Warm This Winter
Collaborative Post At the time of writing, the weather is turning much colder in the UK. After a glorious summer, and two record-breaking heat waves, the leaves are beginning to fall, and the mercury is steadily dropping each morning. As family members of elderly relatives, there are things you can do to help them get […]
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Say goodbye to excess water in your body
Collaborative Post Feeling puffy, heavy and putting on extra weight? It’s possible that you are experiencing water retention. Although water is essential for us to live, excess water in the body is not good. Here are some suggested ways to get rid of retained water from the body. However, before we get into ways to […]
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Things to consider before making a move to an apartment
Collaborative Post This is the day you’ve been awaiting. You’ve completed all of the required paperwork, but before moving in, do you want to ensure everything is in order? You may not have everything you need to be able to move into your new residence even though you’re excited. You may be unaware of the […]
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Festive gift ideas for seniors
It’s been another tumultuous year, and we’ve decided for this year’s edition of our popular list of Christmas present idea for senior family and friends to focus on gifts that cheer. We’re delighted that we have been able to review many of these ideas, and we’ve clearly stated where we have been provided with a […]
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8 Professions a Senior Person Can Really Enjoy
Collaborative Post Retirement is a spectacular landmark, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to give up working entirely if you don’t want to. Many believe that once you retire, employment opportunities disappear into thin air, and there’s no chance of re-entering the job market. Nothing can be further from the truth and there are […]
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7 Tips For Senior Borrowers Looking To Find a Mortgage
Collaborative Post With today’s economy, everyone may feel a little unsettled. But senior citizens may feel especially challenged by their financial outlook. Seniors who have retired and no longer have their salary to count on may feel financial constraints and have to downsize their budgets. Senior citizens may wonder if they can qualify for a […]
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Protecting wildlife in the garden over winter
Once upon a time the most common animals you’d find scurrying about in the garden on autumn nights would be hedgehogs, foxes or even a badger. However, today hedgehogs, other mammals and many birds are on the decline, and the more we can do to help them survive through the winter, the better. With this […]
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5 Top Gifts for Grandchildren
Collaborative Post Whatever the occasion, whether it’s Christmas, birthdays or for no reason at all, we all know that children love getting gifts, and grandparents love buying them! It can sometimes be difficult to find the perfect gift for children – they grow so fast after all. But there are some gifts that remain as […]
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Never mind the triple lock – what’s happening with company and private pensions?
For many of us pensions are something we’re already receiving or expect to receive in the next few years. But what’s happening to their value in these challenging times? Nim Maradas, who is a trustee of a large pension scheme, has kindly taken the time to explain how different pensions work, and what we can […]
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