Dating can be a daunting prospect, no matter your age. However, dating over 50 can be even more of a challenge. The idea of putting yourself out there and getting to know new people can be particularly jarring to those over a certain age, but this needn’t be the case! Dating in your 50s, 60s, or even alter is a great position to be in. After all, you've already had the time to establish who you are and what you are looking for in a partner. Thanks to modern technology, it has never been easier to date and meet new, like-minded people. More and more older people are turning to the …
Top 5 Mattresses for the Elderly
When getting older, many people report having difficulty getting to sleep. Several medical studies have found that our sleeping patterns often change as a natural part of ageing. This could involve feeling sleepy earlier, experiencing less deep sleep, and waking up earlier. On top of this, certain medications or aches and pains can interfere with your sleep even further. When it comes to getting a good night's sleep, the right mattress is incredibly important. Even if your current mattress used to feel great, our requirements change with our bodies as we get older. Therefore, …
Looking After Our Mental Health as Lockdown Ends
The majority of people's mental health will have taken a hit during the pandemic and subsequent lockdown. We have experienced uncertainty, a terrifying health scare, loss of jobs, and, for some of us, loss of loved ones. No one is denying it was a troubling time, but we attempted to keep our heads above water as best we could. From baking to exercising, to cheering on a retired captain lapping his garden, we have managed to make it to the end. However, as we open up society more and more this has lead to another new set of stress and uncertainty. Today we will be looking at the …
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, it was podcasts. Previously known as audioblogging, its roots can be traced back to the …
How to Stay Young: Tips for Older People On a Budget
'Staying young' is a phrase thrown around often and you may hear it more as you get older. It can have different meanings to different people. Whether it's looking younger or feeling younger, there's a whole plethora of advice out there on how to achieve these looks or feelings. However, much of this advice might include travelling or perhaps beauty treatments to achieve this, which can be out of reach for many of us. However, the simplest way to feel younger is to try new things. Our younger years are so exciting and go so fast because almost every experience we have is new to us. …
How Does the Coronavirus Vaccine Work? A UK Guide
Since the UK's coronavirus vaccination programme began, more than 52 million people have already received their first dose of the jab. What's more, more than 17 million people have received both doses for maximum protection against Covid-19! You've probably heard about the different kinds of vaccines available here in the UK. Today's article will explain how the coronavirus vaccine works. We'll also break down the differences between the three different vaccines currently being rolled out nationwide. Coronavirus Vaccines in the UK As you probably know, there are currently three …
