Pastimes
We share tips, ideas and tools for making home and garden care easy and enjoyable
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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5 Apps to Keep Older People Connected Through Messaging
The internet has provided a welcome connection to the outside world for people of all ages, but particularly for those who spend more time at home as they finder it harder get out and about. And that connection has become even more important during the pandemic. Impact of Covid The Covid pandemic has presented new […]
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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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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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The best brain games for seniors
Keeping those little grey cells active is more important than ever as people age. Intellectual engagement, such as playing brain games, has been shown to improve cognitive function (mental ability) in seniors. Not only can this prevent the onset of or the worsening of dementia, but it can benefit seniors’ health by helping individuals function […]
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Keeping the family connected with computer games
With seasonal festivities on the horizon, it’s time to plan for family get togethers – whether they’re real or virtual. If being in the same home isn’t going to be possible, then how can we connect our older family members with our own household, and particularly the grandchildren? Here are a few free, easy and […]
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Virtual tours and experiences for seniors
The need to stay at home during the pandemic has brought about a new focus on how to connect to and view the world through the wonders of technology. Now many of us are very comfortable with using virtual experiences to stay close to loved ones and being able to continue enjoying the world. Although […]
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What to wear to enjoy the autumn chill
The National Trust is expecting a gloriously colourful autumn in 2020, as the heat of the summer encourages trees to turn red and golden. That’s an excellent reason to get out for a walk as much as possible now. It doesn’t have to be a visit to the grand landscapes of the National Trust. In […]
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Best Places for a Staycation this Year
Collaborative Post The coronavirus pandemic has taken international travel off the table for many of us. The risks are just too great, and the likelihood of being quarantined after you’re returned from overseas is enough to give you a second thought or two. Fortunately, the UK is brimming with destinations that we might visit instead. […]
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