As a society, we like to visit new places and have new experiences. This is true throughout life, regardless of age. However, in later life, it can become more difficult to explore everything the world has to offer. If you don't feel up to travelling abroad, you may think your opportunities are limited. Fortunately, the UK has a lot to offer in terms of tourism, attractions, and places of natural beauty. With a whole host of places to go and see, the UK is a great destination for tourists and holiday makers as well as for the people that live here. We have put together our top 5 …
Gifts for Elderly People – Ultimate Gift Guide 2023
Shopping for presents is never easy, but finding the perfect gifts for elderly loved ones can be especially challenging. Luckily, we're here to help with this ultimate gift guide for elderly people. Whether you're shopping for Christmas or birthday presents, Mother's Day or Father's Day, or a get well soon gift, there's something for everybody. Click on any of the links below to jump to the relevant category, or just keep scrolling to see all our gift ideas for older people. 5 Great Gifts for Elderly Women Shopping for your elderly mother or grandmother isn't always …
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. Plus, we've included some 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 …
Living with Elderly Parents: Pros and Cons
If your elderly parents are starting to struggle at home, you may consider having them move in with you for support. After all, it's surely cheaper than moving into a care home, and you'll be reassured that they're in capable hands. However, it's important to know whether this is right for you. Not every household is suited to an elderly relative moving in, and it's also important to consider the emotional and mental impacts. To help you make the right decision, we explore the pros and cons of living with elderly parents. The Welfare of Our Loved Ones It's natural to worry …
Why You Should Try Volunteering
Retirement leaves us with a lot more free time to spend doing what we enjoy. However, it can also take away our sense of purpose. This may leave you looking for something new to do with your time. Alternatively, you may need something to do to help you stay active in later life – an important consideration for supporting your physical health. Fortunately, volunteering may be the ideal activity for you. If you aren't convinced, here are 7 reasons why you should try volunteering. Volunteering Explained You are likely already familiar with the idea of volunteering. It may even be …
Top 5 Podcasts for Older People
When televisions starting popping up in British households in the 1950s, there was concern that it would cause the end of radio as we know it. By the 60s, 9 in 10 UK households owned a TV and it did mean that rather than sitting around a radio to listen to their favourite shows, British families now watched them instead. Radio did see a steady decline in listeners as the years and decades went by, just as had been predicted. However, as the internet developed, a new wave of listening began: podcasts. Previously known as audioblogging, its roots can be traced back to the 80s. …
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