Family
How do the children, grandchildren, friends and other relatives find a way to work together to support older people?
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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How to navigate old age in 5 steps
Collaborative Post Navigating old age can be a daunting process. You may feel overwhelmed by the number of decisions you need to make or uncertain about how best to adjust your lifestyle for the future. Fortunately, there are several steps that you can take to ensure that you get the most out of your senior […]
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Sleep tips: improving your quality of sleep when you are caregiver
Collaborative Post Providing care for your older family member or friend is kindhearted and compassionate, however, it can easily impact your quality of sleep. It’s important to take care of your sleep schedule because a great sleep will help you to take care of your loved one more easily. It’s easy to get lost in […]
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Top tips for taking care of elderly relatives
Collaborative Post The initial phase in a family’s long-term care plan for seniors is usually to provide at-home care for their ageing parents. It can help maintain their comfort levels while also buying time for family members to decide whether and when home or facility-based care is necessary. Adult children are often tasked with providing […]
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8 Professions a Senior Person Can Really Enjoy
Collaborative Post Retirement is a spectacular landmark, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to give up working entirely if you don’t want to. Many believe that once you retire, employment opportunities disappear into thin air, and there’s no chance of re-entering the job market. Nothing can be further from the truth and there are […]
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5 Top Gifts for Grandchildren
Collaborative Post Whatever the occasion, whether it’s Christmas, birthdays or for no reason at all, we all know that children love getting gifts, and grandparents love buying them! It can sometimes be difficult to find the perfect gift for children – they grow so fast after all. But there are some gifts that remain as […]
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Ways to reduce your workload in business as you get closer to retirement
Collaborative Post When you start to get a little older and you no longer enjoy your work week as much as you once did, it might be time to start thinking about retirement. If you’ve spent your life growing and running a business, you deserve a rest as much as anyone else. If you want […]
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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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