Pastimes
We share tips, ideas and tools for making home and garden care easy and enjoyable
Top 10 must-read writers in literature for seniors
There’s a saying that goes, “only the weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature….” Good literature is good for the body, the soul, and the spirit. With it you can go to places you have never been, relive a time you have never seen, and go on adventures made out of your wildest dreams. Good […]
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What plants are the easiest for elderly gardeners?
Collaborative Post There are many joys that gardening can bring us, and after over a year being stuck in lockdown it’s no wonder this outdoor pastime is becoming more and more popular. Recent research has found that almost 3 million more of us have taken up gardening this year as a result of lockdown. A […]
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How to spend free time at weekends with seniors
Despite the numerous calls on our time, including the pressures of work, there are many benefits of spending time with our seniors. Connections allow us to build and foster strong relationships. Your older family and friends will greatly benefit from spending time with you. Just discussing your experiences and perspectives and listening to their perspective […]
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Using Writing as a Remedy to Fight Loneliness
Being retired has its perks and downsides. While you have a lot of spare time on your hands, it can sometimes be difficult to fill it productively. Loneliness is another major factor to consider since you’re probably used to interacting with others on a daily basis before retiring. Writing can be a great remedy for […]
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Ways of Protecting the Environment When Removing Garden Waste
Collaborative Post A garden is a beautiful place. It can be a place of relaxation, creativity, and exercise. However, it also can produce great amounts of waste that need to be disposed of responsibly. As the autumn progresses, homeowners will want to begin cleaning up their gardens and yards. While putting away flowers and raking […]
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Senior Railcard and Disabled Persons Railcard with Trainline
Rail travellers now have the option of buying Senior Railcards, Disabled Persons Railcards, Family and Friends Railcards, Veterans Railcard and 16-25 Railcards from Trainline. These are digital railcards, offering 1/3 off ticket prices. Cards are available for one or two years, and Trainline says that its cards mirror the offer of the Network Railcard. Cost […]
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Five Countries for Retirement Travel
Retirement allows seniors to travel and get to see the world. This is the ideal time to see places that you’ve always dreamt of visiting. We live in an age where travel has become very accessible – even if the pandemic has put travel on hold for now. But once the world has opened up […]
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Why digital inclusion matters more now for older people than ever before
There has been a fundamental shift in how we need to view getting the older population online. It had been a nice-to-have – an alternative way to be connected to friends and family, access services, go shopping and enjoy talks, music, drama and learning. But the requirement to stay at home during the pandemic has […]
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13 Ways to Stay Busy After Retirement
Collaborative Post After retirement, many people experience a sense of emptiness. They want to stay busy but feel like they have nothing left to do. If this sounds like you fear not! There are plenty of hobbies and games that will keep your mind sharp and your body healthy. And there are plenty of ways […]
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The Benefits of Encouraging Your Loved Ones to Get Online
Collaborative Post Traditionally, older people have been slow to adopt new technology, most notably internet use, and although this is starting to change, there are still a significant number of elderly people – more than 2 million over-75s are not online – who have yet to adopt internet usage. This is such a shame, especially […]
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