Kathy Lawrence
Safeguarding for Carers of the Older Generation
Collaborative Post All individuals, regardless of age, have the right to live in a safe and secure environment. Unfortunately, older people are often more susceptible to abuse and neglect. It is essential that carers of the elderly must thoroughly understand their roles. This awareness ensures they provide proper support and the best care to those […]
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How to decide when to stop driving
Collaborative Post It can be an incredibly sobering thought to realise you are not able to drive safely anymore, but it can also be quite a freeing realisation. Regardless of how long we’ve been behind the wheel, there comes a point in our lives when we all decide to give up driving as we get […]
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What happens to loyalty scheme points when someone dies?
It’s one of those things we wouldn’t think about when making a Will, but what happens to our loyalty programme points when we die? It’s worth a few minutes to understand the rules surrounding end of life for us and those for whom we act as executors. Below are summaries of the applicable Ts&Cs of […]
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How can I go back to the office when that means leaving Mum on her own?
Dear Lesley I moved in with my elderly mother at the height of the pandemic as this made it easier to keep an eye on her. Plus I didn’t have to tell anyone at work how much she’d gone downhill or ask for time off for hospital visits etc. which felt a bit ‘career-limiting’. I just log on in the […]
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13 Ways to Stay Busy After Retirement
Collaborative Post After retirement, many people experience a sense of emptiness. They want to stay busy but feel like they have nothing left to do. If this sounds like you fear not! There are plenty of hobbies and games that will keep your mind sharp and your body healthy. And there are plenty of ways […]
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The Benefits of Encouraging Your Loved Ones to Get Online
Collaborative Post Traditionally, older people have been slow to adopt new technology, most notably internet use, and although this is starting to change, there are still a significant number of elderly people – more than 2 million over-75s are not online – who have yet to adopt internet usage. This is such a shame, especially […]
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5 Apps to Keep Older People Connected Through Messaging
The internet has provided a welcome connection to the outside world for people of all ages, but particularly for those who spend more time at home as they finder it harder get out and about. And that connection has become even more important during the pandemic. Impact of Covid The Covid pandemic has presented new […]
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Is It Safe To Order Blood Pressure Medication Online?
Sponsored Post Unchecked blood pressure can be a real hazard as you age. For one thing, the older you get, the more likely it is for your blood pressure to naturally rise. Another problem is that it’s hard to tell if you actually have high blood pressure because it’s often symptomless. You might be exacerbating […]
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What’s new in finance and money management for older people? July 2021
Whether you’re helping an older relative or friend to management their finances, or are planning for your own retirement, here are some updates you many find useful. Women’s pensions It looks like the ‘Waspi’ (Women Against State Pension Inequality) generation of women could receive some sort of compensation for their lost pensions after all. The […]
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How to get a better night’s sleep
Collaborative Post Sleep is vital. And the more we learn about it, the more we realise just how essential it is. Any time you’ve had a bad night’s sleep you’ll know that your batteries haven’t been recharged properly. But get too little sleep long-term and it can lead to serious health problems including depression, becoming […]
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