Kathy Lawrence
Posture, Movement, and the Ageing Body: Preventing Painful Rib and Back Problems
Collaborative Post Getting older brings many changes to our bodies, and one of the most noticeable is how our posture changes over time. Many people start to notice their shoulders rounding forward, their back curving more, and new aches and pains appearing where they never had them before. These changes don’t happen overnight, but they […]
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Pension fraud is on the rise. How do we protect our family?
Criminals are increasingly targeting older people and those approaching retirement to steal their life savings. Action Fraud in the UK has reported a shocking £17.5 million lost to pension scams in 2024 alone — that’s around £48,000 stolen every single day. On average, victims lost £33,848 each. To help keep your older relatives and friends […]
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How do I cope with being called back to the office while my mother needs me?
As demand grows for employees to go back to the office after spending the post-Covid period mostly working from home, carers are facing conflict. Nia has been supporting her mother with a little help from a paid carer, but is now struggling to balance her mother’s needs with her own career. Dr Lesley Trenner offers […]
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What are the new rules for cash withdrawals from banks and how do they affect older people?
There has been some chatter on social media and elsewhere about changes to limits for cash withdrawals and whether these would specifically affect over 65s. With the help of ChatGTP, we investigated what changes are planned or have taken place. As this is an AI-assisted article, it’s a good basis for further investigation with your […]
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Understanding security features on modern vehicles
Collaborative Post Modern car security features are immense and plentiful. When an older, more experienced driver steps into the cabin of a new car, the features on offer can cause immediate overwhelm! Until the mid-21st century, most cars only featured basic radio controls on the dashboard. And while these new upgrades might first seem like […]
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Reducing Your Business Water Bills – What to Look Out For
Collaborative Post Every business needs water. It is used in kitchens, bathrooms, cleaning and often in production. But while it is essential, it can also cost a lot. Watching how it is used and cutting waste can lower bills without affecting day-to-day work. Understand How Water Is Used Before changing anything, know where the water […]
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How to Find the Right Lawyer for Your Needs
Collaborative Post When facing a legal issue for the first time, it’s highly important to find the right lawyer. However, with so many different options and so many professionals offering different services, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This comprehensive guide will walk you through a straightforward and practical process to help you choose a lawyer […]
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Ensuring Scotland’s care home residents stay connected
On 22 July 2025, Anne’s Law became legislation as part of the Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025, ensuring people living in care homes can stay connected with their loved ones, even during exceptional circumstances such as infectious outbreaks. The next step is to develop the Regulations and Code of Practice, which will set out how the […]
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The UK’s spots that are most unfriendly for the less mobile
For anyone thinking of relocating as they retire, it’s worth considering the factors that might affect their lifestyles in later years. Access to health services, local shops and delivery services, as well as public transport, are all likely to become more important. While many thinking about relocating are likely to be reasonably fit and healthy […]
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Dealing with the Loss of a Loved One in Your Family
Collaborative Post Bereavement is something that most of us go through at a variety of points in our lives. We all deal with it in our own different ways. Despite this, there are a few things that every person experiencing a loss might benefit from, and that’s the right support. Let’s take a closer look […]
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