Pastimes
We share tips, ideas and tools for making home and garden care easy and enjoyable
Why every senior should start writing
Collaborative Post Essay writing is one of the common assignments for college students. Most of them struggle to accomplish the projects due to the lack of time, desire, inspiration, skills, and corresponding knowledge. Thus, they frequently choose to entrust their college projects to professionals who would gladly provide them with a well-structured, consistent, and influential […]
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4 Retirement Travel Tips to Consider
Collaborative Post Are you taking a deserved rest after ending your career? Now is a good time to revisit your retirement travel checklist to maximise the days ahead. There are many options to consider, from visiting every national park in the UK to exploring locations with laid-back settings and discovering your long-forgotten pastimes. The retirement […]
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Helping an Older Relative to Use Their Smartphone
Collaborative Post One of the great things about the technologically-driven age we now live in is that people who might otherwise be isolated have a means of staying in touch with those that matter to them. The learning curve on many modern devices can sometimes be steep – but if there’s a younger, savvier relative […]
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Cool crinkle dressing for a long hot summer
My adult children do many things differently to my generation, as you’d expect. And one of the changes that gets my full approval is that they don’t iron. I’ve never enjoyed it, and except for the linens, I have pretty well followed suit. I do get that some people get a great deal of satisfaction […]
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Photography tips for people with visual impairments
Collaborative Post There has always been a stigma around the idea of blind or visually-impaired photography – but things are changing fast. Thanks to fast advances in photographic technology and a fantastic range of visually impaired photographers leading the way, blind photography is becoming far more common. There are now many visually impaired and blind […]
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Embracing the Golden Years: Educational Resources for Aging Adults
Collaborative Post Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean you have to give up learning. It’s not reserved only for young students. Learning is a lifelong journey, and it’s never too late to embark on it. Besides, it comes with plenty of benefits. Learning improves cognitive functioning, provides socialization opportunities, and is good for your […]
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Why and how to secure your emails accounts
Fraud is everywhere. We all need to keep on top of the ways and means that criminals use to get into our online accounts, including email. Here are some tips from Action Fraud on how to protect ourselves and our seniors. Why is email security important? Your emails contain a lot of information about you, […]
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How to Score the Cheapest Airport Parking: 5 Secrets You Need to Know
Collaborative Post There is a widespread idea that travelling, particularly when frequent, is a very expensive hobby, available only to those with an income more than the average one. While it’s not untrue that a specific budget is required, the situation is not as bad as might be thought. The key for travelling often when […]
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Tips for creating a fun garden for the grandchildren
Collaborative Post There is nothing quite like spending time outdoors with your grandchildren, and one great way to make the most of your time together is by creating a fun garden for them to explore. Gardening is the perfect way to get kids outside and engaged with nature, and it can even teach them valuable […]
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Shielding Seniors from Cybercrime – Best Practices for Online Security
Collaborative Post Let’s face it, not all older people are clueless when it comes to technology. Many of them can navigate the online world like pros. However, it is no secret that older adults are often the victims of cyberattacks. Businesses can find a cyber security company, but how do we keep the older people […]
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