Day trips within the UK are a fantastic alternative to a long holiday abroad. There'll be no visits to airports, worrying about insurance, transferring money into different currencies or learning key phrases in a different language! For the elderly, a holiday abroad may not be an option due a number of reasons, it could be mobility issues making it difficult to travel or financial worries getting in the way - whatever the reason, taking a day trip with loved ones could be the answer. The best thing about a day trip is that it can be enjoyed the whole family, which makes it the …
Protecting Your Loved Ones From Doorstep Scams
Doorstep scammers are becoming progressively more sophisticated and more methodical in committing fraud. It is reported that doorstep scams account for 5% of all scams committed and that 85% of these victims are aged 65 years and over according to National Trading Standards. Older people are considered more of a target - both online and by doorstep scammers - as fraudsters can find it easier to confuse or intimidate them and they are more likely to be home during the daytime. We’ve produced a brief overview of the types of scams to watch out for and what to do if you are a victim …
Staying Active In Later Life
Ever wondered how the elderly can stay active? Japan seem to have cracked it... In Japan many over 40’s are staying active by playing… rugby! This month, 150 different clubs will stage full-contact competitive matches for players over the age of 40 years. It is reported that Tokyo’s Fuwaku Club even has three over 90s on their team! Joining a team is a great way of meeting other people and an opportunity to socialize. For many, joining a rugby team is a way to battle loneliness and isolation whilst also contributing to a healthier lifestyle. When asked about their experience …
Top 5 Arts and Craft Classes for the Elderly
Trying something new is a great way of keeping the brain active, along with getting out of the house and meeting new people. Over recent years with the help of programs such as The Great British Bake Off, The Great British Sewing Bee and The Great British Pottery Throw Down, there has been an explosion of arts and craft classes. These might be independently run classes by artisan makers or provided and subsidised by your local council. In your area, you’re almost guaranteed there will be something that takes your interest. So here are our top five arts and craft …
Senior Discounts – Shopping & Entertainment
In this part of our senior discounts blog series, we look at the discounts that are available across different shops, both online and in-store. Along with entertainment discounts. As an over 60 you can be entitled to up to 10% discount in certain stores, and receive some great offers, all of which we will discuss here today! We previously touched on all the offers that seniors can receive in restaurants. If you're not into eating out so much and want to save money in other ways then read on as we talk shopping... Boots You may already know about the Boots Advantage card, whereby you …
7 Sports That’ll Keep You Active Over 60
7 Sports That’ll Keep You Active Over 60 Staying active over 60 is particularity important. Typically, becoming more inactive is a product of ageing. Did you know that less than one-third of adults over the age of 60 regularly exercise? This is a worrying statistic and, as we all know, too little exercise can contribute towards many health issues. Exercise is great for keeping fit, and there are hundreds of different ways of staying active. Some are more strenuous than others and some require training and stamina. If you're over 60 and looking for the best sports and types of …
