Family
How do the children, grandchildren, friends and other relatives find a way to work together to support older people?
Boundaries for over-50s self-employed women with elderly care responsibilities
When you’re working from home or self-employed, there’s an assumption that you have much more flexibility. Hence, you are everything to everybody at the drop of a hat. In my situation, my sister lives in the UK, and our mother lives near me in France. It’s a no-brainer that I would be the one to […]
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Activities to do with your grandchildren
Collaborative Post Becoming a grandparent can be a wonderful thing. Thoughts and memories of raising your kids start flooding back and new life tends to give you your own little boost of energy. Part of grandparenting duties is often to look after the kids every once in a while to give their parents some well-deserved […]
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Working, caregiving – and menopause too? Trying times
The effects of the menopause on women in their middle-ish years is finally being recognised as an important issue that needs to be addressed. At last policy makers and employers are beginning to understand the challenge for many. Some effects are well-known – hot flushes, mood swings and energy fluctuations are all talked about. But […]
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Gifts for a First Birthday- More Freestyle than Compulsory
Collaborative Post Watching your child turn one year old is a milestone moment for any parent. It’s a time for reflection and celebration, and what better way to commemorate this special day than with a creative gift? Read on to know what gifts you should get them! 5 Creative Gifts to Give Your Child on […]
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Running a family business in 2023: What do I need to know?
Collaborative Post If you’ve recently been appointed manager of a family business, it might feel like there’s a lot to take in. Moving operations into new industries or offerings might be out of the question, so you’ll need to be able to adapt to the unique challenges presented in a family corporation. With the UK […]
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How To Make Money In Retirement
Collaborative Post Most people can’t wait to enjoy their retirement years. They plan what they will do for fun. They spend days budgeting their future expenses to know at what age retirement will be the most comfortable choice. However, there is no need to save up that much or postpone the retirement years. You can […]
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Benefits of professional indemnity insurance for businesses in the UK
Informative Post There could be instances where a service provider rendered their services to a client or offered free advice to a brand, but the service recipient suffered losses. In such cases, it is not unnatural for the disgruntled client to blame the service provider. This is where businesses in the UK and any other […]
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Different ways to support your grandchildren
Collaborative Post Being a grandparent is a lovely position to be in, However, it can be difficult to know how best to support your grandchildren and navigate your role, especially if you are a first-time grandparent. You likely want to play a significant role in your grandchildren’s lives but won’t want to overstep the mark. […]
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Supporting the unpaid caregivers in your family
Do you have unpaid caregivers in your family, looking after older relations perhaps? How are they doing? A recent survey has found that unpaid carers are struggling to make ends meets, with long-term lack of support compounded by the rising cost of living. The survey by the Carer’s Trust of 2,675 of the millions of […]
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General advice on caring for an older relative
Collaborative Post Caring for elderly relatives can be challenging for a number of reasons. Perhaps you feel you lack sufficient knowledge or spare time to make a real difference. Or maybe you simply find it difficult seeing a loved one’s health deteriorate. Whatever the case, you aren’t in it alone. The UK has an ever-ageing […]
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