Retirement living
When it’s time to move on from the family home, what are the choices for older people?
Choosing the Right Color Palette for a Modern Shaker Kitchen
Collaborative Post Shaker kitchen’s timeless simplicity, functional form, and understated elegance make it an appealing choice. This style is a good compromise between the old and the new, and is a good choice for most homes. Selecting a color palette for a modern Shaker kitchen is an important part of its design and it should […]
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How to Prepare Financially for Buying a Home in Edinburgh
Collaborative Post It’s exciting to buy a home in Edinburgh, but it does need careful financial planning. With a wide range of properties on offer in Edinburgh’s housing market, across all price points, it’s important to get your finances in order before you start your search. Each step is important and makes home buying a […]
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Flooring Options: What Works Best for Residential vs Commercial Properties?
Collaborative Post Choosing the right flooring can significantly impact both residential and commercial spaces. Each setting comes with unique requirements that inform the best material to use. For instance, hardwood, laminate, tile, and carpet all offer distinct advantages depending on the specific needs of a home or business. Whether you’re considering durability for high-traffic areas […]
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Downsize or Upgrade? What You Can do With Your Home When The Kids
Collaborative Post It’s the moment you think you’ve all been waiting for – the kids leaving. Whether it’s temporarily because they’ve gone to university or they’ve moved out for good, it’s a sort of bittersweet moment. When the house is silent and the washing basket is never as full as it once was, you can’t […]
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Embracing modern amenities for a comfortable retirement
Collaborative Post The expectations for retirement living have transformed, with the older generation seeking modern, amenity-rich environments that support their health, independence and security. Given that nearly 20% of the UK population is over 65 and with that proportion set to rise, the demand for updated and supportive retirement housing is growing rapidly. So, what […]
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Open Plan-Inspired Decor Changes Without Knocking Walls Down
Collaborative Post Everyone always thinks that to make a home open plan you have to knock down walls and spend ££££ and ask for planning permission. That’s not the case. More often than not, it’s the design and organisational choices we make that make our home feel like it’s closing in on us. That’s why […]
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The Signs of a Good Quality Care Home or Assisted Living Premises
Collaborative Post When you’re looking at settling your loved one into a care home or looking for yourself at assisted living premises, it’s important that you’re selecting the right one. You may sometimes hear horror stories about neglect and even abuse, and it’s something we need to know how to avoid. A good quality care […]
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The Pros and Cons of Downsizing
Does downsizing work for empty nesters? The logic seems plain enough. Free up cash to spend enjoying your senior years, and reduce the level of upkeep to a property that has more space than you need. You can even move to a property that suits the challenges of advancing years more closely. But it’s more […]
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The best ways to spend time after retirement
Collaborative Post Are you finding friends and family have more time for themselves as they wind down into retirement, but aren’t sure how to make the best use of that time? Here are a few thoughts on making plans for great ways to enjoy retirement. Discover new horizons Many new retirees are taking the opportunity […]
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Embracing Better Sleep: A Personal Journey with Bed and Mattress Choices
Promotional Post As we journey through life, our sleep needs evolve, influenced by factors such as age, lifestyle, and health. What once may have been a simple task of drifting off to dreamland can become more elusive as we grow older. It’s a journey I’ve embarked upon myself, seeking to understand how age impacts our […]
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