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.
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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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