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The benefits of living in a retirement home

Retirement Living

The benefits of living in a retirement home

February 23rd, 2023

When it comes time to retire, many people are left wondering whether they should downsize and move into a retirement home. Here are some of the benefits that come with making this move.

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How to stay positive around Blue Monday

Older Persons Care Advice

How to stay positive around Blue Monday

January 12th, 2023

The January blues can be tough, especially for the over 65s. This article will give some useful tips to help keep spirits up in winter.

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Helping your older relatives with the cost-of-living crisis

Older Persons Care Advice

Helping your older relatives with the cost-of-living crisis

January 9th, 2023

This guide will provide you with some helpful tips and advice on how you can make this difficult time in terms of living expenses a little easier on yourselves and your older relatives and loved ones.

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5 benefits of retirement living at Christmas

Retirement Living

5 benefits of retirement living at Christmas

December 19th, 2022

What do people enjoy about retirement living during the festive period?

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What does palliative care involve?

Older Persons Care Advice

What does palliative care involve?

December 15th, 2022

If you’re wondering about palliative care, this blog covers all the important information you need to know.

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Convincing your older relatives to leave their Forever Home

Older Persons Care Advice

Convincing your older relatives to leave their Forever Home

November 28th, 2022

This article offers some practical advice and suggestions on how to best support your older parents, relatives or friends if they are in denial when you bring up the topic of downsizing or assisted living arrangements.

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Easy ways to find the right retirement property

Retirement Living

Easy ways to find the right retirement property

November 14th, 2022

How to overcome obstacles to retirement living and find your perfect new property.

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5 steps to build a self-care routine

Older Persons Care Advice

5 steps to build a self-care routine

November 2nd, 2022

In this article, freelance writer Annie Button explains what self-care is and goes through some tips to help to make looking after yourself easier to prioritise.

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What do EMI and EMD mean?

Older Persons Care Advice

What do EMI and EMD mean?

October 14th, 2022

Health terms can sometimes be a little confusing.

Here, we clear up the uncertainty around EMI and EMD.

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