Retirement living
When it’s time to move on from the family home, what are the choices for older people?
Helping older people to stay in their own homes
Collaborative Post It can be difficult to see our older loved ones struggle, especially when they are adamant about living on their own. However, there are many things we can do as families to help ageing relatives live independently in their homes for as long as possible. In this article, we will outline some tips […]
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How to design an ideal bathroom for elderly people
Collaborative Post As we age our needs change and it’s important to ensure that our environment evolves with us. Subtle changes can ensure elderly relatives quality of life remains unburdened by challenges that our changing needs pose. The frequent reports of bathroom accidents have mostly occurred in tight and slippery places, and in many cases […]
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Retiring in Portugal vs the UK
Collaborative Post When you decide to stop your full-time working life and retire, it is an opportunity to revaluate what is important to you, a point at which you can take back full control of your life. It is likely that your children are independent, your mortgage paid off and your retirement lump sum yours […]
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How to Continue Making Money During Your Retirement
Collaborative Post There’s undoubtedly a private pension shortfall in the UK, with a recent report revealing that more than £1 billion worth of this may be the result of repeated human errors and overly complex withdrawal rules. With this and the rapidly dwindling state pension directly impacting retirees throughout the UK, it’s becoming apparent that […]
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Why should you refurnish your home during retirement?
Collaborative Post Often a place where ywe’ve raised a family and created many fond memories over the years, our family homes are sacred. From the bricks and mortar to the furniture within it, we’re often very fond of our humble abodes. However, once you’ve reached retirement age, what was once a modern family home may […]
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How to keep your home in order during retirement
Collaborative Post Your home becomes a very important place during retirement. It can provide comfort as a place in which you can wind down and relax. If your house or flat doesn’t feel as comfortable as it could, maybe due to clutter or inconveniently placed furniture, there may be ways to improve it. If you […]
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Buying a Home When You’re Retired
Collaborative Post You may think of buying a home as something that younger people do when they are first starting out in family life. Of course, this is true for many, but this doesn’t mean that you can only buy a home when you are just starting out. In fact, buying a home can be […]
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How the pandemic has affected rural and coastal retirement
Retiring to the country or the coast is a pleasant dream for many. The slower pace of life and greener environment can be very appealing. There are downsides though to any relocation, and we’ve talked before about the things you need to consider in choosing your rural retirement home, such as local transport, access to […]
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What to Consider When Setting Up a Hideaway Haven
Collaborative Post As you get older you may want to have a little place in the sun – a slice of heaven cut out from the earth, and made into your own image. This is why so many elderly couples believe that some kind of holiday home is the best option for them in this […]
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4 Warning Signs That Your Elderly Parents Shouldn’t Live Alone
Collaborative Post As a grown-up, you want to make sure you give back in any way you can. Your parents spent their lives taking care of you and making sacrifices, so helping out is the least you can do when their minds and bodies let them down. One thing adult children are wary of is […]
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