Kathy Lawrence
Life Ledger – simplifying death notification to organisations free of charge
Service Review When you’re grieving for the loss of a parent, settling their affairs can be slow, arduous and painful. It’s surprising how many organisations have to be notified – from banks and pension funds to mobile phone contract providers and utilities. Not only do you have to find the details of each account, but […]
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Top 5 Life Changes That Mean You Should Update Your Will
Collaborative Post Ensuring that you have a valid and comprehensive will in place in order to protect your loved ones’ interests in the future requires more than a single session with your solicitor. In reality – and unless every element of your life remains the same over the years – creating a will is a […]
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Morning Vs. Night: When’s The Best Time To Take Vitamins?
Collaborative Post With so many types of vitamins out there, it’s often difficult to keep up with how and when to take them. Whether you’re taking a few different supplements or starting out with something new, this guide will take you through the best times of day to take your vitamins. Please note that this […]
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How To Make Children A Part Of Your Wedding Proposal
Collaborative Post The average age for men to marry in the UK is 38, while for women it is 35.7 (among heterosexual couples) and 40.1 years and 36.6 years for women in same-sex marriages – as found in figures compiled by The Office for National Statistics. Many couples who get married have children of their own […]
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Latest news for seniors and families April 2021
Latest news and advice includes: Deferring pensions and long-overdue married women’s state pension Covid-19 testing and vaccinations Latest Coronavirus roadmap steps for care homes Palliative care failings Dementia and processed meats Household bill increases Tech divide The state of social care Pensions Deferring taking your state pension could give you significantly higher income in […]
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Is Vitamin C deficiency a serious health issue for older people?
Scurvy isn’t just a sickness for sailors in past times. Older people have been found to be lacking in the vitamin at a time when they need higher levels to help stay healthy and fight off infections. Deficiency could even be linked to the greater effects of Covid-19 in care home residents. Vitamin C advocate […]
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Smart Tax Planning for the Elderly
Collaborative Post Your twilight years are a time that you should be able to relax and enjoy, free from many of the hassles that plague working life. Unfortunately, taxation is one thing that you can’t escape. Even when you’re elderly, you’ll need to be aware of your financial affairs. Taxation might not be the most […]
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Plant-Based Diet for Seniors: 4 Nutrients to Focus on
Collaborative Post Nutrition has a significant impact on the physical as well as the mental wellbeing of older adults. Most caregivers fail to understand and realise that nutritional needs differ depending on the age of an individual. Just like babies have their unique dietary needs than teens, seniors’ dietary requirements are very different from those […]
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How to make sure the clock change won’t affect baby’s sleep
Collaborative Post For most of us, the clocks springing forward rarely impacts our sleep patterns. Then, you have a baby. You have just cracked a routine that works, and now that precious routine has gone out the window! By using a few simple tricks, you can ensure a good night’s sleep for everyone. From sticking […]
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Reduce your kid’s time at the dentist with these simple steps
Collaborative Post Cavities, tooth decay and dare we say it, gingivitis are all tooth-related problems nobody wants to face. When your kid’s dental health is at risk, the dentist’s chair may become all too familiar. Let’s be honest; it’s not an ideal family outing! Encouraging good oral health is not only an essential part of […]
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