Relationships
Understanding how relationships change as your parents age and how you can manage the challenges that arise
Supporting Older Relatives While Managing Everyday Life
Collaborative Post As parents and relatives grow older, many families find themselves stepping into brand new roles. The people who once cared for them may start to need a little bit more support when it comes to decisions, appointments, or daily tasks. This transition can sometimes feel overwhelming at first; you are balancing work, family […]
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Caring across the miles: how to support elderly loved ones when you live far away
Collaborative Post When you live far from an elderly parent or other relative, it’s natural to feel a mixture of concern and guilt. You want to be there for them, but geography gets in the way. However, while it’s not the same as popping round for a cup of tea, there are still plenty of […]
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Grandparents’ Rights Explained: How to Stay Connected with Your Grandchildren
Collaborative Post Maintaining a relationship with your grandchildren can be incredibly rewarding. However, circumstances sometimes arise that may hinder this connection. Understanding your rights as a grandparent is crucial in ensuring that you remain a part of your grandchildren’s lives. In the UK, while grandparents do not have automatic rights to see their grandchildren, the […]
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Navigating the Role of Mum and Carer
Collaborative Post Balancing motherhood with caring for ageing parents is an act of love that demands both patience and resilience. For many working mothers, this dual role can be overwhelming. From managing work schedules to attending to the needs of children and elderly parents, the challenges are plenty. But amidst the chaos, it’s important to […]
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Old age needn’t mean ‘out of action’ – warning signs that your older loved one needs more independence
Collaborative Post As our loved ones grow older, they inevitably require more help from family members and close friends. This help may begin with small things, like popping in once a week to clean, or picking up shopping. As the ageing process continues, however, you may also need to help with things like personal care […]
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4 Ways to Ensure You Have a Healthy Amicable Divorce
Collaborative Post Divorce carries with it typically negative connotations, but it does not always have to be so. In this article, we will explore steps to make the separation process as pleasant as it can be. No couple ever marries expecting to separate, but sometimes it is inevitable. It is easy for divorce to spiral […]
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Choosing to divorce in later life
Collaborative Post Divorce at any age can be incredibly difficult for everyone involved, including those who choose to separate at an older age. There are many factors to consider – the family home, children, and an array of complex financial issues. Despite this, later life divorce continues to rise. In this article, we’ll be discussing […]
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Grey divorce: What is it and how can it be avoided?
Collaborative Post Grey divorce is an increasingly prevalent phenomenon that involves couples proceeding with divorce in their later years. Whether you’re living with a spouse through retirement or supporting an older couple who might be struggling, it’s always worth knowing how you might prevent the stress, strain, and separation of divorce. Divorce and tradition: What’s […]
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Changes You Might Need To Make To Take Care Of Your Ageing Parents
Collaborative Post As our parents start to get older, it might be that their physical or mental health starts to decline. It could be both of these things happening at the same time. When this happens, many children feel it’s their turn to take care of their parents just like their parents took care of […]
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The Importance of Quality of Life for the Elderly
Collaborative Post Many people assume that life slows down when they hit retirement age. They may think that all that seniors do is watch TV, eat, sleep, and repeat. However, that can’t be further from the truth. While aged individuals do have more years to their name, they can live as fulfilling lives as younger […]
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