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Why might you want to move in later life?

June 27, 2024

We help many different types of people move home, not just older people. Most of our older people are downsizing because they recognise their home is the wrong size or type for them and their lifestyle. But we do get older people who move to a differe...

Having a community around you

May 2, 2024

Many things I’ve read and heard recently herald the importance of having a community around you as you get older. Those living in isolation tend to live shorter, less happy lives. A community can be friends and neighbours or people you see all the time. H...

Choosing a mobile phone

April 25, 2024

Do you need to choose a mobile for yourself as an older person or for an older loved one? Here are our top tips:Is this the first time you’ve had a mobile phone? If so, consider a phone with just a few apps so it is not overwhelming. Doro https://www.doro...

Getting Care At Home

April 4, 2024

So, you’ve decided that the best thing for your loved one (or you) is to get some help with care at home. It could be help with meals, or with personal care, cleaning or companionship, or a mixture of all of these things. If you have more than £23,250 in savin...

What do you do when... your mobile phone is lost

September 21, 2023

In the first of our series of ‘what do you do when…’ we are focusing on: lost or stolen mobile phones. We had a few of our own ideas, but we decided to have a google and see what other trusted people said too. We endorse all of the advice from Citizens...

Senior Survey 2021 - results are in

August 2, 2021

Our Senior Survey 2021 has produced some thought-provoking results; thank you so much to everyone who took part. The aim of the survey was to find out what it means to be retired in 2021 and we have had some fantastic insights. Almost 200 people filled in the sur...

Cafe Connections (for over 70s)

April 30, 2020

Cafe Connections for over 70s

Cafe Connections is a new online cafe for over 70s. Whether your active, inactive, living on your own, or with family, come and connect with other like-minded individuals and hear from a different guest speaker every week. Book here for next week and futur...

Helping Hands

November 8, 2019

It's the weekend. Your mum has some letters and emails you need to help her reply to. You have two children under 12 with activities galore and you need to go and buy some new football boots urgently. Your husband is away on a stag do. Do you: a) ignore her for now and ...