Pastimes
We share tips, ideas and tools for making home and garden care easy and enjoyable
Is wildlife feeding good for our seniors – and the wildlife?
Feeding wildlife surged during lockdown, as people were forced to spend more time at home. Research suggests that people are still feeding birds, foxes, waterfowl and other local wild animals. Should we be encouraging our older family and friends to continue with what appears to be a fairly innocuous activity – or are there hidden […]
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Travelling after retirement: Practical advice for seniors on booking a vacation
Collaborative Post After years of hard work and saving money for retirement, it is finally time to reap the rewards, and travelling the world is a great way to spend your time and savings as a senior. While it may seem daunting to book a trip at an older age, that shouldn’t prevent you from […]
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Tips on affording an enjoyable retirement
For those of us with retirement age looming, it’s a bittersweet time. If we thought that this would be a time of more travel, entertainment, and get-togethers with friends, we’re now wondering how much of that we can afford. Not only is the cost of living crisis pushing up household bills, but it’s also affecting […]
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25 Things for Bored Seniors to Do Alone and with Others and Stay Active
Collaborative Post Life always gives you a chance to redefine yourself. It doesn’t matter what age you have attained; you always have an opportunity to restructure your life. Life still goes on after retirement. But retirement is critical because seniors may be bored and feel purposeless. Many physical, physiological, psychological, and social changes occur in […]
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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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