Quality of life
Discussing ideas to make the transition through retirement a good one for our parents now and ourselves later
The Perfect UK Bucket List
Collaborative Post The current lockdown measures mean that our opportunities for travel are close to nil. No lockdown lasts forever, however, and there will come a point where we’re once allowed to get out and about for recreation. This relaxation is sure to come about gradually, with domestic travel being allowed before international travel. With […]
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Travel in later life: why it is still a good idea
Collaborative Post We all need (and deserve) a holiday every now and then. And that doesn’t change when you’re older. Just because you may be retired and live a life of leisure, there are still plenty of reasons to go on holiday. Travelling in later life is really no different to any other point in […]
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Perfect locations to enjoy a relaxing break in the UK
Collaborative Post Enjoying a relaxing break doesn’t have to mean travelling to far-flung exotic locations. It doesn’t even have to mean getting on a plane. The joy of a ‘staycation’ (a holiday in the UK) is that you can hop into the car and arrive at your holiday destination in a matter of hours. There’s […]
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How elderly people can stay busy at home
Collaborative Post There are times in life when our parents need to stay in more. But whether they’re at home with family, share life with a live-in companion from a trusted care provider such as Country Cousins, or spend more time on their own, there are plenty of activities available to keep mind and body […]
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Why it’s the perfect time to invest in your hobby
Collaborative Post If you have been longing to try something new – such as taking part in a different fitness activity, signing up for a language course or trialling some recipes – now is the perfect time to do so. After Coronavirus was recorded late last year in China, it has swiftly spread across the […]
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Avoiding loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic
Loneliness amongst older people was a growing crisis before the arrival of COVID-19. Now many of our parents are wisely staying at home completely, or following current government advice to only go out for walks and essential foods and medicines. The usual support and interest groups are on hold. Community centres have closed. Libraries aren’t […]
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Gifts for older mums on Mother’s Day 2020
I have an early memory of going to church on Mothering Sunday and receiving a small bunch of primroses to give to my mother. Flowers continue to be a lovely present. And we’ve been looking for other ideas for Mother’s Day presents for our older mums. We were looking for fun or luxurious – plus […]
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Tips for travelling with incontinence
Collaborative Post Travelling with urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence or double incontinence can be stressful. You have no certainty that you can get to the bathroom in time when you don’t know where that bathroom might be. The thought of leaving your home and facilities might be too much, stopping you from taking that journey that […]
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The first signs of loneliness in friends and family
There is no doubt that people in the UK are now living longer than ever before. While increased life expectancy is a good thing overall, it can lead to issues such as loneliness. This often happens as people become less agile and able to socialise. Of course, loneliness is not restricted to the elderly but […]
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Earning Money From Home As You Get Older
Collaborative Post There is no denying that the Internet has opened up the door to a wealth of different opportunities for people today. One of these opportunities is being able to make money from the comfort of your own home. This can be especially beneficial for older people who may not be as mobile as […]
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