Kathy Lawrence
How to Support Elderly Relatives as They Move into Safe Accommodation
Collaborative Post Lockdown might be over but the danger that coronavirus poses to the elderly and high-risk individuals is still very present. With fears of a second wave hitting, thousands of old people across the country are taking now as the opportunity to move into safer accommodation. This comes as no surprise, seeing how care […]
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Starting a new financially responsible chapter is as easy as ABC
Collaborative Post Whether it’s a result of the coronavirus pandemic or a personal desire to improve your financial health, now is the ideal time to start a new chapter. While it may sound like a daunting challenge to many, you can achieve success in just three easy steps. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s […]
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Tips to help your elderly parent downsize
Collaborative Post Perhaps the time has come for your parents to downsize and move into a smaller place? Doing so might make things easier and improve their quality of life. Downsizing can be helpful for older people, yet it can be stressful if not approached right. To help you support your parents, try these tips. […]
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How activity monitoring technology can keep people safe at home
Collaborative Post While there are always exceptions, it’s accepted that most people want to stay in their own homes for as long as they can. Sometimes it can become tricky though as ageing erodes the facilities that help us to stay safe. If we can’t see or hear so well, or our balance or mobility […]
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What to do when you are named as the executor of a will
By Jodie Wielgus, Ramsdens Solicitors One of the most important aspects of caring for an older relative or loved one is helping them sort out their financial affairs, ensuring they are able to enjoy their twilight years with peace of mind. This means helping them take care of their assets and obligations while they are […]
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Dental Implants vs. Dentures: Which is Best for You?
Collaborative Post As we get older, it might become necessary for us to replace some or all of our teeth. Many people experience tooth loss as they age for some reason or another. But for most of us, missing teeth can be embarrassing and if you have lost a tooth, you may have found yourself […]
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The ultimate guide to avoiding online fraud in 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has given us the opportunity and challenge of introducing older family members to the pleasures and pitfalls of the internet. But avoiding the predators is a long-term task. And it won’t be an easy one for anyone who isn’t constantly up-to-date and alert to the latest attempts to steal their data and […]
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Growing old with a pet companion
Collaborative Post When you get a pet, you are making a commitment to take care of them for their entire lifespan, which for the average cat or dog, could be 15 years. This means that if you get a pet in your later life, you can both enjoy getting older together. There are lots of […]
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How to Choose Affordable High Gloss Laminate Flooring
Collaborative Post In any family home, every penny matters. Sometimes, we need to treat ourselves and redecorate our home, but this can be an expensive task. How do you afford the new furniture for a baby arriving? What kind of flooring is going to be the most cost-effective? High gloss laminate flooring is one of […]
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What’s happening in eldercare?
Rapidly growing number of unpaid carers during coronavirus pandemic Older people are slower to take extra measures to protect themselves … But are more cautious about going out Possible Alzheimer’s treatment with commonly available asthma drug Television licence to be payable by most pensioners from August Telephone repeat prescriptions to end? Hospital stays are generally […]
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