When thinking about ageing, what comes to mind? Do you think of slowing down? Giving up hobbies? Developing illnesses that we've only heard about from our parents or grandparents? Lots of us probably do. But, in reality, growing older is so much more. In fact, we believe there is a lot to enjoy and celebrate about getting older. So, in today's article, we'll be focusing on the positive by sharing an exciting range of activities for elderly people. Why not try out these suggestions with your older loved ones? Here are some common misconceptions regarding growing older: "Poor health …
Day Trips For You And Your Elderly Parents
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 …
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 …
Senior Discounts – Restaurants
Senior Discounts – Restaurants Did you know that there are plenty of senior discounts out there? These vary across sectors such as leisure, food and drink, retail and so forth. There's almost always a deal you can find, particularly online where hundreds of offers can be sourced. Much like companies and venues offering child and student discounts, senior discounts are just as common. In this first discount edition blog article we're going to give a run down of the senior discounts available across various restaurants. With savings almost as much as 25%, it's the …
Clubs and Activity Groups for the Elderly
Clubs and activity groups for the elderly can be extremely enriching. Taking part in activities can assist in keeping the mind sharp, the body strong and spirits high. So why not encourage your loved one or elderly parent to join a local group or club. There's a plethora of activities which they could enjoy. Whether it's playing games, spending time outdoors, socialising with family and friends or doing a hobby such as painting. Getting involved in activities and groups with peers can greatly benefit the well-being of your elderly loved one and help to reduce the risk of …
