If the pandemic taught us anything, it's that we need to grab life with both hands. Lots of us are ready to step back out and enjoy ourselves. Elderly people have had a particularly challenging couple of years. 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, the vaccine rollout means life is slowly getting back to normal. Here are some of our favourite activities for elderly people. We'll have something for everybody in this guide, from the most active elderly people to those with …
Finance Tips for You and Your Elderly Loved Ones
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 …
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 2021 statistics, 65% of people over 65 own a smartphone, while 55% 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 …
