Quality of life
Discussing ideas to make the transition through retirement a good one for our parents now and ourselves later
The best mobile phone for seniors: 6 top tips
Collaborative Post More than 95% of UK households own at least one mobile phone, and a significant proportion of people have access to a smartphone. Although smartphone usage among the older population is increasing, they’re still the demographic that’s least likely to own or use a smartphone in the UK. However, the features and functionality […]
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas
To celebrate Father’s Day or not to celebrate Father’s Day? In many households the long-established tradition of Mothering Sunday has become an accepted date in the calendar. We use Mother’s Day to thank our mums for their love and care. But Father’s Day doesn’t have the same tradition, and it’s a bit of a worry […]
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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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5 Great Benefits of Learning a Second Language at an Older Age
Education has never been more accessible than it is now. The internet has made it possible to learn anything you want simply by going online. In addition to the countless online courses, various educational apps became popular as well. One of the most liked tools among students is the essay writing online platforms that allow […]
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2 Ways You Can Spoil Your Elderly Parents While Working Abroad
Collaborative Post Many people have jobs that require a lot of travel. This is a fun way to see the world and everything it has to offer, but sometimes it can get tricky, especially when you’re not home for a loved one’s birthday. Technology has advanced in such a manner that you can talk 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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Makeup and skincare for the more mature face
Product review Do you or older family and friends find that your usual makeup is no longer performing as well as it might? Or perhaps you’ve never quite got to grips with the whole makeup business. Maybe even, like me, when you pop on a bit of lippy you feel like you’re five again and […]
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Learning food preserving skills on subscription
Product review – a boxful of goodies to make your own ginger cordial Rosemary Jameson is a master preserver from Rutland in the UK who is sharing her skills with the nation through a new range of subscription boxes. If you fancy an easy route into making jams and jellies, mustard and more, this could […]
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Mother’s Day gift list 2021
It’s going to be another strange Mother’s Day in the UK this year. While we can’t completely predict whether we’ll be able to meet up on the day at the time of writing this article, it does seem that posting or emailing gifts may make the most sense. It’s worth leaving extra time for deliveries […]
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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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