Kathy Lawrence
Practical ways to support yourself as a voluntary carer
The pressure of caring for an older relative can build up and sometimes feel overwhelming – especially if you’re juggling work and care commitments. A growing number of people are turning to Google to find support in caring. New research from Seniorcare by Lottie has found a surge in online searches from carers across the […]
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How to help your loved ones make the most of online shopping
Collaborative Post Online shopping is a great experience and an excellent service, which can make your life easier. Unfortunately, not all older people can safely work out online shopping, even though the convenience of online shopping would be incredibly useful to them, especially if they have any mobility issues. So, to help you inform your […]
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What to expect from new hearing aids
As a long-term hearing aid user myself, I know what it’s like to be in a loop where your hearing deteriorates and then new technology brings you jumping back into the world. Jumping is the right word too, because a step up in audio capability can make your environment sound suddenly very noisy. The benefits […]
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Giving house plants as gifts
A look at Google searches revealed the house plants that attract the most interest on the search engine. There are few surprises – many of those named have been stalwarts of the living rooms, hallways and even bathrooms of homes for many decades. The benefits of house plants is that on the whole they are […]
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How to take a postive approach to your finances
Collaborative Post When it comes to your finances, it’s important to take the right approach mentally. Financial thinking is the process of evaluating and understanding how the financial world works. It includes both positive and negative thoughts. Negative thinking can be defined as a pessimistic outlook on life, a lack of hope for the future, […]
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Dealing With the Loss of a Loved One
Collaborative Post Dealing with the death of a loved one is one of the hardest experiences in life. Obviously, you have the emotional side to process and this can be incredibly difficult and is very rarely linear. In addition to this, you then have all of the practicalities to manage and this can make the […]
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Health in retirement – latest new May 2022
Bringing you the latest advice on keeping fit and healthy as well as news on treatments for conditions often faced by older people. A clinical study has revealed that the fourth Covid booster jab is providing a stronger level of immunity compared to the third booster dose. The study, carried out by NIHR Cambridge Clinical […]
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Exploring what dementia is and what it is not
Dementia is an illness that is experienced by around 850,000 people in the UK. However, many people remain unaware about the truths of dementia, how to spot the early signs, and how to cope with it. With Dementia Action Week approaching, this article looks at many of the important questions around dementia. It also busts […]
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How to save money on car insurance for veterans
Collaborative Post Do you have veterans or older family members and friends who live active lifestyles? If that’s the case, you know how challenging it can be to want to support them while keeping them safe. In such cases, often, the best thing to do is to keep yourself informed of what you can do. […]
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When parents don’t take their pills
We regularly hear of problems with older people not taking their medications correctly. There are a myriad of reasons why this could be happening, and it’s not specifically anyone’s fault. But a recent report called ‘Doctor’s orders’, published through the think tank the International Longevity Centre has found that while nearly half of all adults […]
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