Lifestyle
What makes an enjoyable, safe and comfortable retirement?
Growing old with a pet companion
Collaborative Post When you get a pet, you are making a commitment to take care of them for their entire lifespan, which for the average cat or dog, could be 15 years. This means that if you get a pet in your later life, you can both enjoy getting older together. There are lots of […]
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How to make an elderly relative feel safe when you’re looking after them at home
Looking after an older relative means plenty of plate juggling, ensuring they attend doctors’ appointments, take their medication, eat well, and so on. But one of the most important parts of caring for an elderly loved one is making them feel safe, especially given the current coronavirus pandemic. There are myriad ways you can help […]
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4 Effective Hacks for Downsizing Your Home
Collaborative Post When you reach a certain age, living in a massive home doesn’t suit your needs. The kids are gone and it’s only you and your partner, so what’s the point of big, spacious rooms? A smaller property is much more feasible, which is where downsizing comes into play. However, downsizing effectively isn’t as […]
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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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Care Home Alternatives: Is A Garden Annexe Right For Your Family?
Collaborative Post As our parent’s age, there comes a time when it’s no longer suitable for them to stay in their home. Perhaps you’ve noticed they’re a little more forgetful than usual, or they’ve had yet another fall, or perhaps they’re struggling to keep on top of the housework. When this time comes, there’s a […]
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How can we help our parents avoid the worst effects of air pollution?
We’ve known for a long time that pollution has a detrimental effect on health over the long term. And now it’s been identified as a risk factor for dementia. Research looking at hospital admissions in major cities has shown that high levels of pollution can bring on serious illness at speed, triggering heart attacks, strokes […]
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How to Make a Retirement Apartment Feel Like Home
Collaborative Post Helping an elderly relative through the process of moving into a retirement home can be a difficult process. The realisation that the house they have lived in for decades is now unsuitable for them can be an upsetting time for everyone involved. Maybe the house is too big for them to maintain, or […]
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Safety tips for older drivers
Collaborative Post Many people wish to keep the independence of driving as they age. However, there are some considerations to be made. If you wish to continue driving as an elderly person, it’s a good idea to be aware of the risks and the safety precautions too. We all age differently, and our reaction times […]
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Is anxiety affecting your driving – or that of your parents?
Do you worry about your parent’s driving? Not just because of failing eyesight or slower reactions, but because you know today’s traffic is frightening to manage for someone used to quieter times. And have you become an anxious driver too? With a head taken over by worries about family and the future? Or just distracted […]
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Home hacks for your elderly parents
Collaborative Post It’s natural for the elderly to want to stay in their own homes as long as possible to maintain some independence. It’s also natural to worry about elderly parents coping at home alone, but there are some changes you can make to make their home safer for them. This gives you peace of […]
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