Family
How do the children, grandchildren, friends and other relatives find a way to work together to support older people?
This is a special kind of sorrow
The country is in mourning for a monarch that has for many of us been part of the fabric of our entire lives. Many of us know how it feels to lose our own parents and grandparents and recognise grief. Yet this may be a different kind of sorrow. Not just that we weren’t personally […]
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4 Ways to Look After Your Wellbeing as a Carer
Collaborative Post Although being a carer can be an extremely rewarding experience, if you’re helping to look after a loved one, you might find it difficult to balance prioritising your own wellbeing while making sure they have everything they need. If you’re caring for someone you love, then here are four ways to maintain your […]
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Why is retirement planning so important?
Collaborative Post As recently as 2019, the average pension pot at the age of 65 in the UK stood at around £61,897. Not only is this thought to be relatively low when you consider that the average retirement length in the UK is as high as 19 years for men, but it was also revealed […]
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What to say when they are never coming home
Sometimes it’s incredibly difficult to know what to do for the best. Dr Lesley Trenner offers advice to a reader who’s stuck between kindness and honesty when her mum asks when she can go home from nursing care. Dear Lesley, Gosh this is hard to start. Long story short. Mum caught Covid, went to hospital, […]
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Why is Lego so popular?
Collaborative Post Among children’s toys, few brands stand out among the rest. Yet, despite the thousands of knick-knacks and doodahs that have fallen into obscurity over the years, Lego has remained ever-present since it first rose in popularity during the mid-20th century. Even today, the Danish company is still seeing an uptake in their products […]
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How to get your child’s university affairs in order
Collaborative Post As a parent, you want to do everything possible to help your children succeed. This includes helping them get their university affairs in order. However, there are many things to consider when it comes to your children’s education. This blog post will discuss some critical steps that you need to take in order […]
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How to live more independently as a senior citizen
Collaborative Post As we age, it becomes increasingly important to live as independently as possible. Luckily, there are many things you can do to make this happen. This blog post will discuss some of the best ways to live more independently as a senior citizen. Keep reading for helpful tips! Get organised One of the […]
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Practical ways to support yourself as a voluntary carer
The pressure of caring for an older relative can build up and sometimes feel overwhelming – especially if you’re juggling work and care commitments. A growing number of people are turning to Google to find support in caring. New research from Seniorcare by Lottie has found a surge in online searches from carers across the […]
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How to Overcome a Traumatic Experience
Collaborative Post It was country music star Dolly Parton who once opined that “if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain”, and this is an incredibly positive way of explaining the inevitability of life’s pitfalls and traumatic moments. After all, we all experience sad and frustrating times throughout our lives, but […]
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3 ways to take care of an elderly parent
Collaborative Post Our parents have always been there for us. They have fed us, clothed us, and stayed up all night with us, so as they become older, children frequently feel compelled to reciprocate that love and devotion by caring for ageing parents. This can be a very demanding effort, both physically and emotionally, and […]
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