Talking to your parents about money isn't always easy. Many people feel uncomfortable discussing their finances, especially with their adult children. Older parents might see it as a reversal of roles and they may not want to open up about their specific financial situation. However, it's important to have honest conversations about money as your parents get older. Today we're sharing our top finance tips for older people and their grown-up children. Financial security is something we all aspire to have and to see our loved ones enjoy. However, according to a 2020 study by the …
18 Activities for Elderly People in 2021
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it's that we need to grab life with both hands. Now that restrictions are easing and the vaccine rollout is picking up speed, lots of us are ready to step back out and enjoy ourselves. Elderly people have had a particularly challenging year. They were asked to shield at the beginning of the pandemic and many older people were unable to see their relatives for months at a time. Thankfully, we're getting closer and closer to the end of the crisis (fingers crossed!) After a long year with very little to do, here are some of our favourite …
Teaching Modern Technology to your Elderly Loved Ones
It isn't always easy to keep up with the latest technology. This is especially true for lots of older people who weren't brought up with all the gadgets we see today. While more and more older people are now embracing modern technology, the digital divide between generations remains rather wide. According to 2019 statistics, 40% of people over 65 own a smartphone, while 47% of people over the age of 75 use the internet. There has also been a rise in the number of over-75s using tablets. The elderly are even getting social, with around 3 million people aged over 65 in the UK signing …
