By Patrick Vernon – With improvements in medical technology, raised living standards and better access to healthcare many older relatives will hope to lead long and happy lives, enjoying themselves with a range of new interests and activities. Poor health can change these plans unexpectedly. Talk to your relatives In
By Anna Letitia Cook – Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us… (Hebrews 12:1) As part of my series on people’s thoughts, fears and hopes for their retirement (see Keys to a Healthier, Happier and More Fulfilling Retirement and From Organised Crime to a Peaceful
By Patrick Vernon – Getting old is a fact of life. From the moment we are born we age. One of the most important facts to remember is that people don’t lose their individuality, as they grow older. Your relative may have Alzheimer’s or they may be lucky enough to
By Stephen M Golant, University of Florida – Demographers frequently remind us that the United States is a rapidly aging country. From 2010 to 2040, we expect that the age-65-and-over population will more than double in size, from about 40 to 82 million. More than one in five residents will be
By Anna Cook− Re-reading old articles, as you do, – well, if you are a slightly eccentric boho women’s and 50+ advocate like me you do – sorry, I digress, so…. I came across an article I wrote years ago (From Organized Crime to a Peaceful Retirement) about two men,
By Marco Bendinelli− What do you do when a loved one goes through great physical change or trauma? Serious injuries can be a very personal issue, naturally, but it’s not easy on partners either. When someone you love or care about physically damages themselves, it’s a lot to take on
Submitted by Catherine Lavinia – Agencies have a valuable role to play in the recruitment of social workers in the UK. Recruiters have advanced skills and knowledge, contacts and an in-depth understanding of the industry, which they can use to match candidates to jobs they are suited to. Social work agencies
By Alexandra Ashton – We all have ambitions and goals we want to accomplish in our lifetimes but sometimes when work and family become a priority, we can lose track of what we want to do – ourselves. Thankfully, the latest infographic from Key Retirement reminds us that having a bucket list can
By Sarah Garlick – Baby boomers have been redefining what it means to be retired – long gone are the days spent sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch sipping a glass of lemonade. Single women over 50 especially aren’t slowing down – according to a recent survey
By Cher Zavala – Being a caregiver is hard enough without having to talk about it with your friends and family. Already you are juggling myriad responsibilities — your kids, your job, your home, your spouse, and your aging loved one — as well as a number of conflicting emotions
By Patricia Sarmiento− In many ways your golden years really are golden. As you make the most of retirement, you have more time to spend with friends and family, doing hobbies you love, traveling, and trying new things. What you don’t hear much about are the downsides of post-50 living,
By Ryan Smith – Maybe it’s because of the dreary, year-round weather but one of the biggest dreams that British people seem to have is retiring from work, and heading to live out the rest of their days abroad, usually in much sunnier climates. That draw of better weather and
By Alberta Lim – As a mature woman either anticipating retirement or already enjoying it, financial independence has never been more important. You have worked hard your entire life in in different aspects; perhaps establishing a successful career, raising happy children, taking care of aging parents, nurturing a loving marriage,
Scottsdale, AZ is the home to many fantastic neighborhoods. If you’re thinking about some prize Scottsdale real estate, then by selecting from one of the following six neighborhoods, you’ll no doubt have precisely what you are looking for. McCormick Ranch McCormick Ranch, together with its 40 years of history, represents
We are getting older. Whether we like it or not, both individually and as a country we are growing older. Did you know that the median age of the population of the UK has increased from 35.4 to 39.7 years? There was 1.7 million increase in the number of people
By Sophie Hazan – Kids today have access to so much technology, and there has been a lot of discussion in the media about whether this is a good or a bad thing. However, scientists are now backing the idea that technology is great for kids and their education. Massey Professor
The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) is a group of highly trained volunteers who teach others about health care and Medicare fraud. SMP volunteers show Medicare and Medicaid recipients how to protect against, detect, and report fraud. We believe that working with healthcare users to prevent fraud will: Protect our citizens’
By Ryan Smith – The Individual Savers Account (ISA) is one of the most widely used savings vehicles in the UK. Despite current interest rates being at record lows, it’s still widely used due to its generous tax breaks offered to savers. Last December, in his autumn budget statement the
By Ryan Smith – Weatherfield’s Deirdre Barlow, aka Popular Coronation Street star Anne Kirkbride, left just £104,000 to her husband following her death from cancer earlier this year it has been revealed. For many, £104,000 is a big cash inheritance, but for an actress of the stature of Kirkbride, who
Procrastination is the biggest enemy of estate planning; without careful preparation, you could leave your family with a significant financial burden. While pondering your passing is never a pleasant activity, it is essential that you prepare for the inevitable as thoroughly as possible. The only way to make sure you
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