Pastimes
We share tips, ideas and tools for making home and garden care easy and enjoyable
Travel in later life: why it is still a good idea
Collaborative Post We all need (and deserve) a holiday every now and then. And that doesn’t change when you’re older. Just because you may be retired and live a life of leisure, there are still plenty of reasons to go on holiday. Travelling in later life is really no different to any other point in […]
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Perfect locations to enjoy a relaxing break in the UK
Collaborative Post Enjoying a relaxing break doesn’t have to mean travelling to far-flung exotic locations. It doesn’t even have to mean getting on a plane. The joy of a ‘staycation’ (a holiday in the UK) is that you can hop into the car and arrive at your holiday destination in a matter of hours. There’s […]
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Why it’s the perfect time to invest in your hobby
Collaborative Post If you have been longing to try something new – such as taking part in a different fitness activity, signing up for a language course or trialling some recipes – now is the perfect time to do so. After Coronavirus was recorded late last year in China, it has swiftly spread across the […]
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Tips for making occasional use of a wheelchair a good experience
Accepting the help of a wheelchair when you can actually still walk is rather like giving up your car keys when you can actually still drive. You know it makes sense for all sorts of reasons, but it’s a huge admission that you’re getting older and frailer. It’s not surprising then that many of our […]
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Tips for travelling with incontinence
Collaborative Post Travelling with urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence or double incontinence can be stressful. You have no certainty that you can get to the bathroom in time when you don’t know where that bathroom might be. The thought of leaving your home and facilities might be too much, stopping you from taking that journey that […]
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Earning Money From Home As You Get Older
Collaborative Post There is no denying that the Internet has opened up the door to a wealth of different opportunities for people today. One of these opportunities is being able to make money from the comfort of your own home. This can be especially beneficial for older people who may not be as mobile as […]
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How accessible are the UK’s top attractions?
Access to places and events for the less mobile has improved significantly over the last few years. It’s been driven by a mix of legislation and a greater willingness to be as inclusive as possible. This has meant installing ramps, lifts and accessible facilities for wheelchair and mobility scooter users. For those who walk independently […]
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Seven Top Travel Tips for Seniors
Collaborative Post One of the best gifts that you could ever hope to give your aged parents is the gift of travel. They’ve spent all their lives looking after you and now they have the time – and possibly the money – to see a little more of the world and you can make it […]
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Why and How to Teach Loved Ones Online Skills
Collaborative Post We tend to take our technology skills for granted. From unlocking our phones to choosing an app, we need to use fast. To loading up our PCs and within a few clicks, we’re checking our emails. For others who haven’t been brought up in a world that’s almost run by technology, they most […]
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How your parent’s garden can help butterflies make a come-back
This year we’re seeing a surge of ‘Painted Lady’ butterflies in parts of the UK. But it’s big news because butterflies are actually in decline. So when we’re helping our parents re-plan their gardens to be more manageable in later life, or start a new garden, why not invite the butterflies back with these tips? […]
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