Pastimes
We share tips, ideas and tools for making home and garden care easy and enjoyable
Enjoy Your Garden All Year Round with these Top Tips
Collaborative Post Whether you love spending time pottering around in your garden, or prefer to sit and relax in the fresh air, having your own outside space is beneficial for both your health and well-being, especially during retirement. Unfortunately, few people are able to spend as much time in their garden as they would like, […]
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5 Benefits of a Walking Holiday
Collaborative Post That is it. The final few steps of the Camino de Santiago. All your weeks of hiking have led to this moment, and let’s be honest – you’re ecstatic. There is something remarkable about a walking holiday. The challenge, the achievement, and the connections you make along the way – you’ll be booking […]
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Celebrate Your Retirement in Style by Travelling to Portugal
Collaborative Post Retirement marks a wonderful new chapter where time truly becomes yours and the focus shifts to enjoyment, comfort and discovery rather than work and toil. Perhaps the most obvious way to celebrate this new exciting phase of your life is to throw a big retirement party, but we’d argue an incredible holiday as […]
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Reviving the Classics: Why Retro Puzzles Are Making a Comeback Among Seniors
Collaborative Post If you take into account the senior community, you’ll notice the significant comeback of vintage puzzles. Puzzles were once considered a staple of family get-togethers but now they have also gained popularity because of their emotional and mental benefits. We currently live in a world full of digital distractions and this is why […]
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From scenic walks to ski trips: how to plan and enjoy activity holidays in your 50s and beyond
Collaborative Post As we grow older, the very idea of an activity-based holiday can feel daunting – it can conjure up images of gruelling hikes or adrenaline-pumping sports. But being active on holiday doesn’t mean pushing your body to extreme limits. In fact, travel can be the perfect time to reconnect with movement in ways […]
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Audio books for seniors: boosting cognitive health and combating loneliness
Collaborative Post Loneliness often creeps in as we get older, and memory sometimes slips away. Social circles shrink, daily routines change, and once-loved hobbies like reading can feel out of reach. Is there a way to reconnect with stories and keep the mind sharp when eyesight slows or focus fades? Audiobooks can be a practical […]
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The 10 Best Restaurants in London to Bring Your Aging Parent in 2025
Collaborative Post London: a city that never sleeps, a metropolis of culinary delights, a place where new restaurants pop up faster than you can say “Michelin star”. But when you’re looking to treat your beloved aging parent to a truly special meal, the game changes. It’s not just about the trendy new spots or the […]
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Practical Ways to Weave Art into Everyday Life
Collaborative Post The dimensions of art have changed compared to the past. It’s not just a way of capturing ideas, propagating emotions, and unpacking experiences but also a means of conveying information. Art can be used for politics and social agendas, inspiring and allowing people to see things from different perspectives. In its diverse forms, […]
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How to Create a Year-Round Kitchen Garden
Collaborative Post Having a kitchen garden that produces fresh goodies throughout all seasons is quite the achievement. Anyone can enjoy the thrill of gathering just-picked veggies for dinner while saving cash on grocery runs. Gardening helps the planet too, and digging in soil somehow lifts the mood better than many other hobbies. Beginning with a […]
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A Guide to the Amalfi Coast for Seniors: Travel Tips for a Beautiful, Breezy Escape
Collaborative Post Thinking of planning a getaway? Forget the obvious. The Amalfi Coast should be next on your hit list. With its charming villages, crystal-clear waters, and sun-drenched cliffs, the Amalfi Coast is a dream destination – and yes, it’s senior-friendly, too. With a bit of planning and the right itinerary, your trip to the […]
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