Quality of life
Discussing ideas to make the transition through retirement a good one for our parents now and ourselves later
Christmas gift guide for older parents and grandparents
Here are a few ideas to help you choose seasonal presents for your older friends and relatives. Check out our 2023 gift guide for seniors for the latest suggestions. In our Christmas gifts list for 2015 we’ve asked for ideas for the over 70s. We know that’s a hugely diverse audience with different tastes and […]
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Mother’s Day gifts for grandma 2015
Flowers, chocolates, fragrances – there are plenty of traditional presents for mums on Mother’s Day. If you’re looking for something different for a mum who’s hit retirement age here are a few suggestions. Story of their lives Our parents have lived through interesting times, from the Second World War through austerity and the white heat […]
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Christmas gifts for parents and grandparents
Check out our 2023 gift guide for seniors for the latest suggestions. It’s that time of year again – let the present panic commence! If you’re struggling for Christmas gift inspiration we’ve put together a few ideas that are available currently (November 2014) to help you find the ideal present for parents and grandparents. Fancy […]
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Father’s Day gift guide
Written by Kathy Lawrence According to the Internet (so it must be true) 65% of dads would rather have no Father’s Day gift than be given a tie. So if you observe Father’s Day, here are some different ideas that have passed our way. And yes, there’s a lot of eating and drinking on the […]
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Mother’s Day gift guide: What to get your elderly parent
Written by Rebecca Lenton What do you get for a mum who has everything? As our parents get older it can be hard to find them that perfect present that can be really appreciated. Whether your mum is still at home or has perhaps moved into care we’ve found some interesting and unusual ideas to […]
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Christmas gifts for our parents
Written by Kathy Lawrence Buying presents for our parents that they’ll really appreciate can get difficult. Do you go for the tried and trusted or take a risk with something new? You’ve landed on our 2013 gift list. For our new and improved 2014 gift list please click here! We’ve put together a few ideas […]
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How tea parties help to ward off loneliness
Written by Rebecca Lenton This week’s storyteller is Gemma. Gemma tells us how she became a volunteer driver for Contact the Elderly. She describes the benefits of attending the charity’s free monthly tea parties for everyone involved. I’d decided that I wanted to give something back to my community. I saw a poster advertising the […]
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Do meals on wheels actually mean tea and company?
Written by Rebecca Lenton This week’s storyteller has chosen to be anonymous. Ever wondered what a meals delivery means for your elderly relative? Is it a friendly face and a welcome chat to brighten their day or is it much more than that? Is it a break from the norm of spending their day in […]
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Incoherent Codes of Practice: Energy Companies
Written by Rebecca Lenton June 2020: For the latest tips on managing energy bills and getting the best deals, visit Citizens Advice. The advice in this article is current at 08/04/2013. Energy suppliers’ codes of practice are difficult to wade through at the best of times. But when you feel that your parent isn’t receiving […]
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Why we shouldn’t de-clutter our family history
De-cluttering may be the road to an easier life but be sure you’re not losing important family history says Bryher Scudamore. She has riveting tales from her forebears to prove the point. The fashion for minimalist living is growing apace and the latest book on the benefits of de-cluttering (“Stuffocation” by James Wallman) has just […]
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