Kathy Lawrence
News and views for older people July 2021
Our latest roundup of news affecting seniors includes the future of social care and caring; banks and fraud protection; funeral plan clarity, and next year’s pension rises. Carers are caring more Over 80% of carers say they have been providing more support recently than before the pandemic, yet the support they rely on has diminished, […]
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4 Myths About Ageing
Collaborative Post Myths may be popular, but they are not accurate. Indeed, ageing comes with its changes, giving rise to many famous but untrue perceptions about the process. Unfortunately, this has caused an unfound fear of ageing among many people. However, you don’t have to worry, as you can still live your best life. That […]
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How to Love Elderly People Without Saying It
Collaborative Post It’s not always easy to love someone who is elderly, especially if they have dementia or have difficulty communicating. But it is possible to show them your love without saying the words “I love you.” Below you will find several ways that you can demonstrate your care and concern for an older person. […]
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Buying a Home When You’re Retired
Collaborative Post You may think of buying a home as something that younger people do when they are first starting out in family life. Of course, this is true for many, but this doesn’t mean that you can only buy a home when you are just starting out. In fact, buying a home can be […]
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How technology is improving hospital visits and treatment
If you are support older relatives or friends, you will inevitably find yourself visiting hospitals, either to see then when they are in-patients or accompanying them to clinics and routine check-ups. The way that treatments are delivered is changing constantly. And new technology is shaping how we use hospitals. So what is happening now that […]
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Tips for Helping a Relative Financially Prepare for Retirement
Collaborative Post Preparing for retirement could be a stressful and challenging time for an elderly person. Although retirement can be an exciting milestone to reach, the transition into this new stage of life is very difficult for some. If you have an elderly relative who is currently preparing for retirement, then there are a number […]
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The importance of having an up-to-date Will
Once we finally get around to writing a Will, it’s very easy to put it in a drawer, marked ‘Job done’, and forget about it. Our expert guest blogger explains why that approach could mean problems later, and why it’s important to make sure a Will is current and clear. The date of a Will, […]
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Caring for Elderly Parents: 9 Helpful Tips
Collaborative Post Taking care of seniors can be a challenging task. Not only do you have to provide them with mental support, but you also need to help them with everyday tasks. If you are feeling overwhelmed, it is completely understandable. We want to help you so that you can become the best caregiver in […]
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How to Support a Person With Dementia
Collaborative Post Dementia is not an easy topic, but, unfortunately, everyone can encounter it. Usually, a person doesn’t even think about it, but at some point, they find their older relative forgetful, unable to understand where he or she is, acting like a child, and overall awkward. And then, the challenges hit. If you find […]
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7 Easy DIY Gifts for Your Parents
Collaborative Post We always strive to find the best gift so that the recipient would be happy. But what if the recipient is not just a colleague or a distant relative, but some of the most important people in your life – your parents? This is where you have to go above and beyond your […]
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