Kathy Lawrence
What plants are the easiest for elderly gardeners?
Collaborative Post There are many joys that gardening can bring us, and after over a year being stuck in lockdown it’s no wonder this outdoor pastime is becoming more and more popular. Recent research has found that almost 3 million more of us have taken up gardening this year as a result of lockdown. A […]
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Why Should I Consider Downsizing My Car?
Collaborative Post You often hear of people downsizing their home, but have you ever thought about downsizing your car? Bigger is often seen as better in today’s society, but this is not always the case and downsizing your car could improve your life in a number of different ways. Keep reading to discover a few […]
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How can we help our seniors keep their homes clean?
When it comes to housework, some people do a better job than others. However, you should be on the lookout if your older relative’s or friend’s home suddenly starts looking disorganised. Difficulty in doing housework is one of the common signs that your loved one might be having health issues, such as fear of falling or […]
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Games and puzzles to keep minds active
Age can bring a slowdown in cognitive abilities. Playing games is a great way to keep minds active. It’s also a good way to keep people connected, reducing the risk of loneliness. There are different types of games that seniors can play, and there is not one perfect game for all. Which games work best […]
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Latest thinking on slowing down cognitive decline and dementia
Research into the causes and prevention of dementia is producing some useful ideas on how we can identify and manage the signs of cognitive decline and dementia. Here’s a round-up of latest thinking. Risk factors for dementia It’s really good news that there is now so much research going on into the causes of cognitive […]
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Retiring in Portugal vs the UK
Collaborative Post When you decide to stop your full-time working life and retire, it is an opportunity to revaluate what is important to you, a point at which you can take back full control of your life. It is likely that your children are independent, your mortgage paid off and your retirement lump sum yours […]
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Coping with hair loss: 3 crucial factors
Collaborative Post Since hair is one of the first places where the signs of ageing begin to make their appearance, the effects can leave us feeling depressed and anxious. Even though hair loss is a gradual and inevitable part of ageing itself for most of the population, negative psycho-social impacts can be quite damaging if […]
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Afraid of the dentist? 3 ways to help you face your dental fears
Collaborative Post Are you scared to go to the dentist? Does your heart begin to race at the thought of treatment? Know that you are not alone. Having a fear of the dentist is common. Around twelve per cent of Brits suffer from dental anxiety. Some people’s anxious feelings stem from bad experiences, while others have […]
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Looking after your business in retirement
Collaborative Post Retirement is relatively simple if you’ve been employed for most of your life. Use your workplace pension to relax after retirement. Business owners and entrepreneurs, however, may face greater challenges when it comes to retiring. In order to ensure that your finances continue to support you as you age, you’ll need to decide […]
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Should we all be standing on one leg?
I was listening to one of the series of BBC podcasts from Dr Michael Moseley about one thing you can do to change your life. This one was advocating practising standing on one leg to improve balance. That’s easy, I thought. I’ve done plenty of pilates in the past – I can stand on one […]
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