Kathy Lawrence
Older life in the pandemic – news update
The Covid-19 pandemic is changing the way our older family and friends receive health, financial and other services. Here’s a roundup of recent news. Access to GP services Long-term Covid-19 effects Is blood pressure medication a worry? Hearing disability and masks Care homes in the pandemic Do not resuscitate orders Do you know if you’re […]
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Can social prescribing help with mild dementia and cognitive impairment?
Social prescribing has been much in the news over the last year, but many of us have a fuzzy idea of what it is and whether it can be useful. The idea is that a health professional, such as a GP or other primary health workers, can prescribe activities such as exercise or joining an […]
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Don’t Make These Mistakes When Planning Your Retirement
Collaborative Post Planning your retirement can feel like a gargantuan task, but it’s one that must be done. It’s never too early to start planning your retirement, especially if you have big goals and ambitions that you’d like to live out. However, there are a few mistakes that you should avoid when planning if you […]
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What will it take for care homes to open their doors again?
When will we be allowed to get back into care homes to visit our loved ones? While some homes are clearly working hard to find solutions to what is an incredibly difficult question, others are said to have pulled up the drawbridge and are implementing draconian measures to keep visitors out, and to isolate residents […]
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Smartphone Apps to Help Older People Live Independently
Technology can be a great way to help your loved ones stay connected with others and manage everyday tasks at home, especially as elderly and high-risk individuals continue to maintain their distance from others. It’s estimated that, as of 2018, 71% of adults in the UK between the ages of 55 and 64 use a […]
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What’s happening for older people and their families in health, wealth and law this month?
The non-Covid September news roundup In this month’s update: Blood pressure medication and cancer Eligibility for flu vaccine Yoga and falls Where in England to find the most GPs Petition to improve account closure process after death Inheriting pensions Wills that favour a sibling 4 in 10 not claiming Pension Credit when eligible Over 50s […]
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Homemade Dog Treats That You And Your Pup Will Love
Collaborative Post Even if your cooking has friends and family running for the hills, there’s one food enthusiast who will always consider you the world’s greatest chef. Of course, it can only be your canine companion. Like most dogs, they probably won’t hesitate to devour anything you put in front of them. Chances are they’ll […]
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4 Effective Strategies For Long-Term Financial Independence
Collaborative Post Having a financially independent mindset is the way forward if you want to multiply your wealth. For most people, the road to economic independence is rather a long journey that takes too many years to realise. However, if you follow the right strategies, your financial independence dream may come sooner than later. Here […]
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Hospital discharge changes during Covid-19
In August 2020 the UK government promised a £588 million fund to cover adult social care or the immediate costs of care for people in their own home after discharge from hospital. Here’s a run-down on the latest guidance for those leaving hospital, their family and their carers. (If you click on the links for […]
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Can we avoid Alzheimer’s?
Not so many years ago Alzheimer’s disease was a mystery to many. It wasn’t easily identified, and for many of us, its implications weren’t widely understood. When it struck members of our family, we didn’t know how to cope. And we certainly didn’t know how it had happened. Much has changed in recent years. There […]
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