The summer holidays are in full swing and grandparents all over the country are stepping in to take over childcare duties whilst parents are at work. This is a wonderful chance to spend quality time with your grandchildren and make plenty of precious memories! However, by this point of the summer holidays, many of us are running out of things to do with the grandchildren! It can also be expensive to entertain children for 6 weeks - that's 1008 hours! That's why we've come up with ten fun and affordable things to do with your grandchildren this summer. These activities are great …
Everything You Need To Know About Lasting Power of Attorney
Power of attorney is a legal document which allows you to make decisions on someone else's behalf, if they are no longer able to act in their own best interests. There are a few different kinds of power of attorney. Which one your loved one needs will depend on their situation. Today we'll be discussing Lasting Power of Attorney. What is Lasting Power of Attorney? Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is when you have legal autonomy to act on behalf of someone else. This could be because they are no longer mentally capable of making those decisions, or they no longer wish to make those …
How to Eat Healthy : Fact vs. Fiction
It doesn't have to be complicated to eat healthy. However, healthy eating advice changes every day and it can be difficult to keep up. Your loved one doesn't have to fill their cupboards with expensive "Superfoods" or swap the Sunday roast for a salad. In this article, we will address the most common food myths. Superfoods So, what is a Superfood? It's a marketing term for food with supposed health benefits. They are thought to be nutritionally dense and good for one's health. Blueberries, salmon and kale are a few examples of foods that have been given this title. What is the …
Epilepsy In The Elderly: How to Spot a Seizure
According to new studies, the cases of epilepsy in older adults are rising around the world. This increases the burden on health services and families. However, there is also a risk of under-diagnosis if not enough people can recognise the signs of epilepsy in the elderly. Older people are also less likely to be referred to specialist epilepsy services. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological illness. A seizure occurs when the brain receives a burst of abnormal electrical activity that temporarily interrupts normal brain function. Some people are able to sense when a seizure …
Age-Related Muscle Weakening: A Helpful Guide
As we age, our muscles weaken and deteriorate. The clinical term for this gradual loss is sarcopenia. Its effects also include a loss of stamina and difficulty completing physical activities. A study in 2018 was picked up by newspapers and interpreted as having found evidence for measures against age-related muscle weakening. However, this was not the case. It found that, by the age of 75, people have up to 50% fewer nerves controlling the muscles. With these weakening connections, the muscles begin to shrink. The muscle fibres, in turn, struggle to contract and this causes muscle …
Success Over 50: Top 10 Career Success Stories
There's certainly no age limit on career success! Here's our top 10 list of people who found success after the age of 50. …
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