In later life, it's important to find ways to fill your time. Being retired shouldn't mean life becomes boring. If anything, now is the time to explore new things and expand your horizons. There are so many hobbies you can get involved in. To help inspire you, here are our 5 favourite new skills to learn during retirement. Many are very affordable (if not free) and totally practical, too. There is a hobby out there for everyone. 1. Learn a Foreign Language Whether you're jetting off on holiday or want to expand your knowledge, learning a foreign language is still an excellent skill …
Top 10 Small Cars for Older Drivers in the UK
Lots of things change as we get older. We have different needs and different lifestyles – it's only natural that we have different requirements for our vehicles too. If you or your elderly parents are in the market for a new small car, you're in the right place. We've compiled a list of our top 10 small cars for older drivers in the UK. To form the list, we've looked at important factors such as safety, cost, comfort, and extra features. For every car, we've tried to find prices for a new model versus pre-owned. How to Choose a Car There are hundreds of different cars on …
Top 10 Mindfulness Techniques
When you hear the word meditation, what springs to mind? Is it sitting cross-legged and humming with your eyes shut? That is probably what pops into most minds. However, there is a type of meditation that you can practice anywhere, at any point in the day, with your eyes open and your legs uncrossed. It's called mindfulness. Mindfulness can be used to lessen feelings of stress and even improve moods in those who experience anxiety or depression. The aim of mindfulness is to be fully present in the current moment without being overwhelmed. Think 'stopping to smell the roses'. …
Top 5 UK Attractions to Visit in Your Lifetime
As a society, we like to visit new places and have new experiences. This is true throughout life, regardless of age. However, in later life, it can become more difficult to explore everything the world has to offer. If you don't feel up to travelling abroad, you may think your opportunities are limited. Fortunately, the UK has a lot to offer in terms of tourism, attractions, and places of natural beauty. With a whole host of places to go and see, the UK is a great destination for tourists and holiday makers as well as for the people that live here. We have put together our top 5 …
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: podcasts. Previously known as audioblogging, its roots can be traced back to the 80s. …
Golf: Mental and Physical Health Benefits
For many retirees, there's nothing quite so liberating as playing a few holes of golf. In fact, it's one of the few sports that can be played regardless of age. In 2021, around 4.8 million people played golf – that's about 7% of the population. But what's the appeal? Just like any sport, golf has its share of mental and physical health benefits. Moreover, it's a reasonably sedate sport, and very accessible even if you have no experience. Plus, one of the main draws is that you can take the time to socialise without being exhausted by exercising. If you haven't yet taken up this …
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