Wellness retreats have become increasingly popular since the turn of the millennium. These relaxing getaways have a focus on self-care and wellbeing. The mindfulness movement is a perfect (and increasingly trendy) example. Mindfulness focuses on the alignment of the mind, body and soul through simple exercises, encouraging you to pay attention to your surroundings, thoughts, and feelings. Wellness retreats work similarly. People use wellness retreats to reconnect with themselves. Therefore, the holiday becomes a time for self-reflection and growth as well as enjoyment. A wellness …
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Spotify for Older Listeners
Spotify is a great way to enjoy your favourite songs and discover new artists. You can use Spotify on lord of different devices, from computers to tablets and smartphones. The app itself is extremely user friendly, which is why it is so popular: Spotify reported over 207 million active users as of 2018. There are more than 50 million songs on Spotify, so there is bound to be something for everybody. In fact, virtually every song you’ve ever enjoyed can be listened to with the tap of the finger or a click of the mouse. It is also one of the cheapest streaming platforms around at …
How Artificial Intelligence Can Benefit Your Ageing Parents
There is no denying that technology has taken a huge leap in the last several decades. One of the most prevalent technologies has been the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into the domestic setting. It began with voice assistants Siri and Cortana on smartphones and developed into devices such as Google Home Mini and Amazon Alexa. They help with everyday tasks such as shopping lists and can connect to other electronics. With the right equipment, you can manage your lights, calls and TV shows from one device. It might seem like something out of science fiction, but …
How To Talk About End Of Life Arrangements
No-one wants to think about their loved ones passing away. As difficult as it might be, it is important to prepare for the end of life. It's an eventuality for all of us and we need to make sure we are having open and honest conversations. Death can be an isolating topic but if we don't feel able to talk about it, we run the risk of not having our wishes executed. So, with this in mind, we've written a guide to talking about end of life arrangements with your loved one. How to Talk About End Of Life Arrangements There is no wrong way to begin talking about end of life …
One Metre Plus: How To Meet With Family Safely
From the 4th of July, there will be a few distinct changes to our social distancing rules. Mainly, the 2-metre rule will be changing. The Prime Minister has announced that, where two metres' distance is not possible, "one metre plus" is acceptable. We know a lot of people have been feeling isolated during lockdown, so today we'll be talking about how to meet with family and friendssafely. Please remember that these rules may be different if you are in one of the vulnerable groups as defined by the government. Who Can I Have In My Home? From 4th July, members of two households of …