Kathy Lawrence
How to care for elderly relatives
Collaborative Post Thanks to advances in medical sciences and standards of living, life expectancy in the UK has increased steadily over the past 40 years. And, of course, this is positive news. However, this also means that there is a larger elderly population today than before. Living longer poses some significant challenges to those people, […]
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4 Ways to Look After Your Wellbeing as a Carer
Collaborative Post Although being a carer can be an extremely rewarding experience, if you’re helping to look after a loved one, you might find it difficult to balance prioritising your own wellbeing while making sure they have everything they need. If you’re caring for someone you love, then here are four ways to maintain your […]
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Cutting your dementia risk – latest thinking
There’s sadly no cure for dementia yet. But are there ways to minimise the risk of developing the disease? It seems that the problem could be getting worse. Research into the effects of Covid-19 is necessarily still at an early stage, but already Covid has been linked to longer-term elevated risk of dementia. The good […]
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When is the Best Time to Rent in London and Manchester?
Collaborative Post If you’re considering moving into a rented property in the UK, then you might find that the cost varies dramatically depending on where you are. If you’re looking to live in a major city like London or Manchester, where property prices are higher, then you might find the extra cost reflected in your […]
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Helping older people face loss of utilities in a crisis
With supplies of gas at a much lower level than usual, there are suggestions that we could face power cuts in the future. That’s going to be difficult for older people who are more susceptible to cold and spend more time at home. From making a warming cup of tea to charging up the mobile […]
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Retirement: When, and How, Should You Retire?
Collaborative Post For those who haven’t given much thought to their retirement, the first thing that comes to mind is State Pension – that is, the government pension payments for which you are made eligible through National Insurance contributions during your working life. The State Pension age for people retiring now is 66, but the […]
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How are people dealing with the rises in the cost of living?
Not so long ago we were focused on the threat of Covd-19. Now as that seems to be fading into the background, we are facing an extremely challenging time as the cost of living rises rapidly. How are we and our older family, many of whom exist on fixed and even falling incomes, cope with […]
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How to Protect Your Eyesight as You Get Older
Collaborative Post Our eyesight is incredibly precious, and we need to look after it as best as we can for the whole of our lives. As one of our five main senses, it helps us to navigate the world around us and to enjoy life to its fullest. That is why it’s so important that […]
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4 tell tale signs you’ve found a great carer
Collaborative Post For many older people, their care worker is their primary lifeline. This is someone who helps with everything, including housework, personal care, and more. Because they play such an important role, though, it’s critical to look for care workers who have the right qualities. If they aren’t up to the mark, then your […]
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Oral hygiene and caring for teeth in later years
Once upon a time on a visit to my bedridden dad at his care home, he asked if I would clean his teeth as the carers hadn’t had time to do so. Of course, said I, and gathered up a bowl and some water, his toothbrush and toothpaste and a towel, ready for some in-mouth […]
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