Family
How do the children, grandchildren, friends and other relatives find a way to work together to support older people?
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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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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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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How to spend free time at weekends with seniors
Despite the numerous calls on our time, including the pressures of work, there are many benefits of spending time with our seniors. Connections allow us to build and foster strong relationships. Your older family and friends will greatly benefit from spending time with you. Just discussing your experiences and perspectives and listening to their perspective […]
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5 unusual ways to make extra money as a parent and caregiver
Collaborative Post Looking to top up your income without sacrificing too much of your precious free time? In this article, Peter Watton from matched betting and side hustle experts OddsMonkey shares five unusual ways to make money as a parent and caregiver. If you’re trying to find ways to make some extra cash, you’re not […]
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Retirement planning tips for Armed Forces personnel
Achieving financial security should be the goal for anyone planning to retire, including those in the Armed Forces. But moving on to civilian life after decades of service poses many challenges. You can’t rely anymore on the resources provided by the government, which means you may have to navigate benefits, food, and even housing for you and […]
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5-minute stress busters for caregivers
For those taking care of older relatives, stress can become overwhelming at times. No matter how much you love them, caring can be frustrating, and there are times you may want to shout, scream and even run away. That’s particularly true if dementia has made their behaviour erratic and challenging. Fortunately, there are some quick […]
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Retiring? Keep Yourself Busy With These Tips
Collaborative Post There are big congratulations to be heard when you retire. You’ve made it: you’ve spent your life in a business or two, you’ve got the watch and now you are looking at years ahead with unlimited free time. You finally get to choose what you want to do and do as you please. […]
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Starting a business later in life
Collaborative Post It’s never too late to chase your entrepreneurial dreams. If you have a business idea that you think could be successful and enjoyable, you should pursue it. Starting a business later in life may come with extra challenges but could also come with extra perks. This post offers a few tips on how […]
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How can I go back to the office when that means leaving Mum on her own?
Dear Lesley I moved in with my elderly mother at the height of the pandemic as this made it easier to keep an eye on her. Plus I didn’t have to tell anyone at work how much she’d gone downhill or ask for time off for hospital visits etc. which felt a bit ‘career-limiting’. I just log on in the […]
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