Surviving Winter Appeal halfway to its £100,000 goal
Surviving Winter Appeal halfway to its £100,000 goal to help 1,000 older people stay warm this winter Somerset Community Foundation (SCF) is urging local people and businesses to get behind
Senior Living
These articles cover a range of topics related to senior living, such as retirement planning, health and wellness, housing options, and social engagement. They provide readers with practical tips and insights on how to maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle in their later years, as well as advice on how to manage the challenges and transitions that come with ageing.
Festive Fund brings Christmas cheer to 64 Somerset community groups
This December, Somerset Community Foundation has awarded £28,500 to 64 community groups through its dedicated Festive Fund. The grants of up to £500 help grassroots organisations spread warmth and cheer
Churchill invites local veterans and over 60s to VE Day 80th Anniversary event in Taunton
Churchill Living is calling for local people, especially armed services veterans and their friends and family, to join in with a special celebration event to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.
Churchill invites local veterans and over 60s to D-Day 80th Anniversary event in Taunton
Churchill Retirement Living is calling for local people, especially armed services veterans and their friends and family, to join in with a special event in the lead-up to the 80th
Taunton care home launches its own Men’s Shed to share skills and encourage conversation
A care home in Taunton has launched its own Men’s Shed to encourage residents to get together and join in conversation. The residents at Beauchamp House care home, based on
Somerset’s urgent Surviving Winter appeal raises £125,000 to support older people in fuel poverty
Just over a month after launching their Surviving Winter appeal, local charity Somerset Community Foundation (SCF) has raised over £125,000 thanks to the generosity of local people. Today, around 10,000
Watching TV With Hearing Loss
Smart solutions for when you can’t hear the TV but everyone else canIf you have a problem with your hearing, even a mild one, everyday leisure activities such as watching
How to Boost Senior Mobility
There comes a point in everyone’s lives where we can no longer ‘get about’ like we used to. Whether we’ve been used to hopping in the car, walking down to
Retirement Villages – the Key to Your Health and Wellbeing In Later Life
The idea of independent living in an upscale development with lots of fun facilities, people of a similar age to socialise with, and access to support if you need it,
Ten Tips to a Healthy and Happy Retirement
Retirement isn’t always something that people look forward to. It may be forced upon them through ill health, it may be because they can’t do their job as effectively, or
Planning for Your Retirement – A Short Check List
After years of hard work, you’re certainly entitled to a peaceful retirement. But like any major life change there’s lots to think about and no doubt you’ll need to make
Moving in. The Pros and Cons of Moving Parents in with Family
The decision to downsize as a senior isn’t always an easy one and is often emotionally charged. If help is also need then it can make the whole process even
How to Choose and Trust your Parent’s Carers
Before our parents reach the age of needing a carer, it’s very easy to say that we’ll be ‘happy to do it’. But it really isn’t an easy task, and
Are You or Someone You Know In Need of Care?
How Home Care Services Will Help You Stay Safely In Your Own HomeWhether you’re recovering from an illness or a fall, or you need help with your long-term care, there
Senior Living – Happy at home
There are lots of ways in which seniors can continue to live a fulfilled way of life in the comfort of their own homes. Here are a few suggestions… When,
Finding Love In Later Life
The prospect of re-entering the dating scene in later life can seem daunting, which is perfectly understandable. It doesn’t matter whether it’s because you have been widowed, divorced, or have
Financial planning for your retirement – making the most of your money
Choosing when to retire is one of the most important decisions you will make. You have to consider the kind of lifestyle you want during your retirement. Once you have
Ten tips for communicating with someone with dementia
It’s hard to live with someone that has dementia. It can be difficult not to become upset with the disturbed communication and the emotions that the person will be feeling
Care in the Home – What are the options?
When things start to get a little difficult to manage, who can we turn to for support? Quite often family, friends and neighbours are busy leading their own lives, and
What is the Difference Between Assisted Living, Independent Living, Care Homes and Nursing Homes?
You never imagine getting to the stage where you have to consider what the best care may be for your loved ones, or if you need to go into care
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