In 2016, the age required to receive a state pension in the UK soared from 60 to 65 for women. The entire system was revamped with new qualifying factors. While the changes had been planned since the 1990s, the sudden change had devastating effects for women born after 1953. The government claimed it was a stride forward for gender quality as the male age qualification for a state pension was already 65, yet, it was women who had been planning to retire at 60, who suddenly found themselves having to source another 5 years of income. The changes affected divorced, and widowed women …
Most Common In-Home Injuries for the Elderly
It is important to many of us as we age that we remain independent and stay in our own homes. But staying at home comes with its own set of risks. It is important to be aware of these to keep yourself in the safest possible environment. We become more prone to many injuries as we age. There are also pre-existing health conditions that can affect things such as balance or vision. Some of the most common pre-existing conditions include: Cataracts Glaucoma Arthritis Osteoporosis Parkinson’s disease Cardiovascular disease It is important to consider how these …
Carers Week 2021
Monday 7th June marked the beginning of Carers Week 2021. Carers Week is an annual campaign that attempts to raise awareness of unpaid carers' roles. As well as the challenges they face, and how they contribute to society as a whole. The Covid-19 pandemic that has taken over the last year has significantly affected carers and the people they care for. Carers have taken on more and more responsibility during this time. Research has found that carers lost 25 hours, on average, of support a month they previously had from services or family and friends before the pandemic. So for …
5 New Skills to Learn During Lockdown
In the last year, people across the UK picked up a huge range of new hobbies and skills during the national lockdown. Now, with a return to lockdown looking more and more likely, we're sharing some of our favourites. Here are our top 5 new skills to learn during lockdown. Lots of the popular lockdown hobbies we've seen this year are great for older people. Many of them are very affordable (if not free!) and lots of them are totally practical too. There's a hobby out there for everybody. Here are our recommendations. 1. Learn a Foreign Language While we might not be able to jet …
10 Ways to Save Save Save!
It’s not always easy to know how to manage your expenses with only a small pension. Once retired, income can decrease significantly, and it can be difficult to save money without having an additional income. Luckily, many solutions exist to compensate. This is why in this article we have compiled 10 of the best and most effective ways to save money! 1. Write Down your Expenses Writing down expenses - no matter how big or small - is a good way to find out how much money one has in their pocket every month. The first step is to establish a monthly budget and how much money will 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, it was podcasts. Previously known as audioblogging, its roots can be traced back to the …
