Quality of life
Discussing ideas to make the transition through retirement a good one for our parents now and ourselves later
Protecting wildlife in the garden over winter
Once upon a time the most common animals you’d find scurrying about in the garden on autumn nights would be hedgehogs, foxes or even a badger. However, today hedgehogs, other mammals and many birds are on the decline, and the more we can do to help them survive through the winter, the better. With this […]
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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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Facing a cold, dark winter with potential power cuts
Do you remember the power cuts of the 1970s? I was at university and we used to gather in the kitchen with our duvets and sit the darkness out. It started out as novelty, but soon got pretty boring, not to say inconvenient. Now, with the possible threat of power cuts again this winter, what […]
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6 Tips for Pursuing Photography as a Hobby in Retirement
Retirement can be a time of great change. For many people, it can be a time when they suddenly have a lot more free time on their hands. There are so many things we say we’d love to learn if only we had time. If you’ve ever felt that way about learning photography, you’re in […]
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3 Tips for Setting Up Your Crafting Side Hustle
Collaborative Post Turning your hobby into a side hustle is a great way to bring in a little extra money each month. If you’re retired, you might find that you have more time on your hands than you know what to do with. Therefore not only will crafting give you a hobby, but when you […]
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The Importance of Staying Social as You Get Older
Collaborative Post As you get older, it’s important to stay social. There are many benefits, including reducing your risk of loneliness, improving your mental health, and keeping your brain sharp. Loneliness can be a major problem for older adults. A study published in the Journal of Gerontology found that loneliness is associated with a greater risk […]
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5 Incredible Sculpture Parks in the UK
Collaborative Post There is a wide selection of sculpture parks to explore in the UK, particularly during the Autumn months when the weather is milder. If you’re a lover of art and culture, then we have you covered; here are some of our favourites, perfect for your next outdoor escape with friends and family. Yorkshire […]
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The 3 Best Ski Resorts for Beginners in Austria
Collaborative Post Skiing is probably one of the most well-known winter sports during the decades and for a good reason. You might wonder what makes skiing so special since people have to spend their time outside in the cold snow for many hours. The real truth about skiing is that it’s not only a fun […]
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What to wear in autumn
After one of our hottest summers ever in the UK, we’re winding down in to autumn. But it’s a shame not to take advantage of the dry days still, even if it’s getting a bit cooler. Not only is it a joy to get those last rays of sun in the great outdoors, but the […]
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Top 4 Places to Daytrip with Your Elderly Relative
Collaborative Post Taking your elderly loved one on a daytrip out can be a great source of joy to them and will provide you with happy memories for the years to come. Whether your granny favours an ice cream at the beach, or your grandad wants a quiet stroll around a garden, we’ve compiled four […]
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