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 …
Senior Discounts – Restaurants
Everybody loves a bargain, but for older people, looking after the pennies is even more important. Older people are often on a fixed income, whether that's State Pension, private pension, or working reduced hours. Thankfully, there are plenty of senior discounts out there. We've already covered the biggest elderly discounts in UK shops and discounted days out, but in this article we'll be looking at dining discounts for older people. Best Dining Discounts for Older People Lots of chain restaurants offer discounts to older diners. Plenty of others have a senior menu …
UK Day Trips For You And Your Elderly Parents
Holidays abroad can be great fun. However, there's no denying the expense and organisation that goes into planning an exotic getaway. If you're looking to save on time, money, and organisation, there's nothing better than one of these UK day trips. There'll be no queuing at the airport, worrying about insurance, transferring money into different currencies, or learning key phrases in a different language. For elderly people, a holiday abroad might not be practical for any number of reasons. It could be mobility issues making it difficult to travel or financial worries getting in the …
Senior Discounts – Entertainment and Leisure
Previously, we've shared the best discounts for over-60s when it comes to shopping and restaurants. In this article, we will be looking at the best over-60s discounts in the world of entertainment and leisure. Let's dive in! Cinema Discounts for Over-60s Did you know that certain cinemas offer discounted tickets to elderly customers? Odeon cinemas across the nation offer special screenings for over-60s, for as little as £3.50. As part of the Silver Cinema scheme, there are screenings at quieter times for elderly viewers. They even provide tea, coffee, and biscuits with your …
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 …
Why You Should Try Volunteering
Retirement leaves us with a lot more free time to spend doing what we enjoy. However, it can also take away our sense of purpose. This may leave you looking for something new to do with your time. Alternatively, you may need something to do to help you stay active in later life – an important consideration for supporting your physical health. Fortunately, volunteering may be the ideal activity for you. If you aren't convinced, here are 7 reasons why you should try volunteering. Volunteering Explained You are likely already familiar with the idea of volunteering. It may even be …
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