Retirement living
When it’s time to move on from the family home, what are the choices for older people?
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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Four tips when downsizing your home
Collaborative Post Downsizing your home will come at a time where your children may have flown the nest, or you’re nearing retirement and want to sell up any assets you have in the form of investments and property. When it comes to your home, you’ll often find yourself needing less space for just yourself or […]
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How can Extra Care accommodation work for your older family members?
Needing a little more support when getting older doesn’t have to mean heading directly to a care home, or even needing a carer to visit several times a day. There are various options for moving to a more manageable home within a community, where people can befriend and support each other. In some cases there […]
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What should you consider when your elderly relative is moving in?
Collaborative Post Moving home is considered one of the most stressful things in any adult’s life. It is no wonder then that an elderly relative moving into your home can also be a challenging time for both them and you. There are a lot of adjustments that may need to be made to ensure your […]
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Helping Your Elderly Relatives to Manage Their Home Appliances
Collaborative Post When a home appliance breaks down, it can create numerous problems – particularly for older people who might be on a very fixed budget. If the appliance is one that they depend upon every day, they might feel compelled to purchase a replacement even if they can’t afford to. However, there are a […]
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Making Older Age More Fashion-Friendly
Collaborative Post What does it mean to make the ageing process fashion-friendly? Getting old is unavoidable. Ideally, we all want our parents and grandparents to grow older for longer. Some of us are already concerned about the ageing process. Perhaps you have been reading blog articles on how to manage grey hair or turn a […]
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Homemade Dog Treats That You And Your Pup Will Love
Collaborative Post Even if your cooking has friends and family running for the hills, there’s one food enthusiast who will always consider you the world’s greatest chef. Of course, it can only be your canine companion. Like most dogs, they probably won’t hesitate to devour anything you put in front of them. Chances are they’ll […]
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