Lifestyle
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Top 5 Party Accessories for Granny’s Fun Parties
Collaborative Post Granny’s fun parties are an event that has been around for generations. The perfect combination of fun and nostalgia, it is the ideal opportunity to catch up with old friends and enjoy some delicious treats. Everyone brings something unique to the table and enjoys crafting together or playing a classic game like charades […]
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The Greatest Gifts for Grandad: The Birthday Edition
Your grandad is probably right at the heart of your family. He’s the patriarch (in a good way) of your clan, and you probably have a lot to thank him for. He and your gran probably babysat you when you were just a little thing; they took you to the park and for ice cream […]
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How to master ‘inclusive chic’ in a home
What do you visualise when you think of an accessible home? Freedom? Independence? Style? Unfortunately, people often think they must choose one or the other; and in many people’s minds the idea of home adaptations conjures the image of institutional drab instead of inclusive chic. Vaila Morrison RIBA, Inclusive Design Expert for stairlift and home lift […]
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Tips for Learning to Drive in Later Life
Collaborative Post Learning to drive is typically an endeavour undertaken at a young age – either the moment you hit the legal driving age, or at your earliest convenience as a young adult. The younger you are, the quicker you are to learn and the easier you will pick up the skill of a lifetime. […]
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How to Organize a Spring Clean for Your London Home
Collaborative Post It’s that time of year again, and you know what that means. It’s spring cleaning season! Whether you live in London or not, now is the perfect time to get your home spick and span. And what better way to do it than with a good old-fashioned spring clean? In this blog post, […]
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5 Home Renovation Tips for Moving in Elderly Relatives
Collaborative Post The time may come when our relatives can no longer care for themselves in their own homes. When this happens, you might decide that the best solution is to move them into your home. Of course, this is not only a significant undertaking on your own family life, but it may require modifications […]
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Finding the perfect home for an elderly loved one
Collaborative Post Watching our loved ones grow older can be an odd experience. We’re used to them being the ones who take control. Being independent. Knowing what to do and say at the right time. But as people age, a lot of changes occur. Many grow weaker and less mobile. Some may begin to experience […]
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3 basic laundry tips for large families
Collaborative Post As our loved ones age, they may start struggling to live independently, this may include not being able to do some basic tasks around the house, like laundry. Even though they want to stick to their habits and help around the home, carrying a laundry basket down to the basement can result in […]
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Mobiles for seniors – calls, text and WhatsApp
Product review When a mobile phone company specialising in technology for older users got in touch with us about our Christmas gift list, we set what we thought would be an impossible task. Yet Emporium had a potential solution. Our a real-life challenge A friend’s mother has moved into extended care accommodation where there are […]
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Caring for older dogs: top tips to help you take care of your senior dog
Collaborative Post Just like their human companions, dogs slow down as they age and can start to suffer from elderly ailments, such as aching joints and deafness. Read our tips to help take care of your dogs in their senior years. Keep active Your dog might not be a playful puppy anymore, but that doesn’t […]
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