Kathy Lawrence
Why Are Direct Cremations Good Alternatives To Traditional Funerals?
Collaborative Post COVID-19 has been a tremendous driving force behind the change in the way people have funerals today. It is not only because of the new restrictions against the number of people permitted at a funeral but also because of the higher costs involved and the time limit for planning. A preferred route to […]
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Critical financial decisions to discuss with your parents when they move in with you
Collaborative Post Having your parents around can be exciting as you get to spend more time together. They also bond with the grandchildren, and it’s almost like having a family reunion every day. If they’ve been sickly, it’s a relief having them around because you can take care and give them the attention they need. […]
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Making the correct decision for your elderly relatives regarding live-in care
Collaborative Post It is certainly not an easy decision to make, but at some point the realisation dawns on you that your parents (or relative/friend) are getting old and are reaching the stage in their lives where they need constant assistance, particularly if they live alone which can be very isolating. If you are in […]
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Vaccination has started – are our parents good to go?
Keeping up-to-date with Covid 19 vaccination progress isn’t easy. These are a selection of stories that I’ve posted on Facebook today, plus a few more. My aim is help you see through the fug of different news for different people as well as the rumour and misinformation that always abound. Hope it helps. Have we […]
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Can we help those with dementia to sleep through the night?
Many carers report that their relatives living with dementia struggle to sleep through the night. Sleeplessness is a problem many of us face, whether we’re carers, cared-for, or just living our normal lives. It’s a particular problem for those with dementia because of worries over their safety, especially if they live alone. If they get […]
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7 Reasons Why Fruit Presents Are The Coolest & Are Here To Stay!
Collaborative Post Even when you know someone closely, you might not know what things they would appreciate as a gift. That’s where the problem lies. You want to give them something thoughtful, nice, something useful yet you have no idea what! Well, here’s what we think. Change your thoughts a little. What about a fruit […]
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Supporting older people: News roundup January 2021
In the first roundup of news for 2021, we look at vaccinations and lockdown, the future of home care, current and future scams, energy saving, and the disappearance of bank branches. The latest on Covid-19 vaccinations and lockdown With the fast-changing nature and spread of Covid-19 and the variety of government reactions, we think the […]
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Who gets the Covid-19 vaccination in the UK when?
We’ve been seeing a priority list for vaccination against Covid-19 circulating for a few weeks. Most of it works simply on age, but with those groups shielding and with ‘underlying health conditions’ added in. What hasn’t always been clear is that people receiving carer’s allowance, or those who are the main carer of an elderly […]
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Is it time to upgrade your parent’s boiler?
Collaborative Post The winter causes concern for anybody with elderly parents, especially those living in their own home. There may be a reluctance on their behalf to move out of their home, placing a certain emphasis on their children to ensure they are warm and safe as the colder weather kicks in. We explored this […]
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Coping with grief
We all deal with grief differently. Arranging a funeral and managing an estate can keep us busy for a while, but once the practical steps are organised, there is still the emotion of loss to deal with. What is grief? Grief is completely normal. It may affect you through a whole range of emotions, including […]
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