No-one wants to think about their loved ones passing away. As difficult as it might be, it is important to prepare for the end of life. It's an eventuality for all of us and we need to make sure we are having open and honest conversations. Death can be an isolating topic but if we don't feel able to talk about it, we run the risk of not having our wishes executed. So, with this in mind, we've written a guide to talking about end of life arrangements with your loved one. How to Talk About End Of Life Arrangements There is no wrong way to begin talking about end of life …
One Metre Plus: How To Meet With Family Safely
From the 4th of July, there will be a few distinct changes to our social distancing rules. Mainly, the 2-metre rule will be changing. The Prime Minister has announced that, where two metres' distance is not possible, "one metre plus" is acceptable. We know a lot of people have been feeling isolated during lockdown, so today we'll be talking about how to meet with family and friendssafely. Please remember that these rules may be different if you are in one of the vulnerable groups as defined by the government. Who Can I Have In My Home? From 4th July, members of two households of …
Advice for Older Carers
It is quite clear that our population is an ageing one. Survival rates are increasing and people are living longer due to a variety of different factors. This means that there is also a growing number of older carers. It is important that, as a community, we support and uplift those taking care of a loved one in later life. Figures have revealed that carers 65 and over provide around 54 million hours of unpaid carers work in England. The underfunded social care system forces many people to look to their family to provide the care they need. Many older carers are supporting their …
What You Need to Know Before Investing Money
Later in life, many of us must consider what options are available to us in terms of how we use our money. Most people would like to reap the rewards of the money they have. This is why a lot of people turn to investing. The prospect of investing money for the first time can feel like a minefield, so we wanted to break down some of your options and look at the risks and rewards of each. What is an Investment? An investment means storing your money where it will hopefully earn interest. An investment is always a gamble though and it is crucial to understand this fully before you …
Learning a New Skill in Retirement
Retirement is the time to focus on what brings you joy and fulfilment. What better way to achieve this than by learning a new skill? Learning something new also keeps the mind sharp and allows you a little downtime from the stress of everyday life. We know it can be difficult when you want to learn a new skill but don't know where to start or what to do. So, with this in mind, we have compiled a list of some of the most popular skills to learn in retirement. 7 New Skills to Learn in Retirement Without futher ado, let's take a look at 7 of the best new skills you can learn in …
UK Holiday Destinations: Top 6 Countryside Breaks
With Coronavirus, it looks like our summer and holidays in the immediate future have changed dramatically. It is not likely that international travel will be allowed anytime soon and so any holidays we might hope to take will likely be within the UK. With this in mind, we wanted to go through some of the best UK holiday destinations. For this list, we’ll be leaving out the big cities and focusing on the UK’s beautiful countryside. If social distancing is still in place, a rural getaway will be safer and just as beautiful. Top 6 UK Holiday Destinations Northumbria Northumbria is a …
