Retirement living
When it’s time to move on from the family home, what are the choices for older people?
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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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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Retirement emigration: how easy is it to move abroad in later life?
Collaborative Post In later life, retirement is undoubtedly one of the biggest life milestones you’ll reach. Having spent decades at work, the freedom that comes with hanging up your boots brings with it so many choices. What to do next? Where to go? And how to make it happen? For some people, the dream is […]
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Furnishings to consider for a modern house renovation
Collaborative Post So, the time has come to begin investing in a modern house renovation. This is wonderful news! You are taking the leap into designing your home your way. But there are so many different aspects to consider, such as floor plan, wall layout, furniture choice and fixture addition or removal. It can sometimes […]
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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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