One of the biggest problems facing the elderly today is loneliness. This is despite access to the internet. This can come down to a lack of willingness to try new things or worries that they won't understand. However, it is important that we stay connected to loved ones to prevent them from feeling isolated. With that in mind, we look at 5 effective ways of keeping in touch. 5. Schedule Regular Visits It's easy for the hustle and bustle of modern life to leave us with little time to visit family and friends. However, it's important to make time for one another. If you don't get …
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 …
Best Holidays for Over-65s
As we age it can become more of a task to find the right holiday destination. You may have visited many places before and desire somewhere completely different. Alternatively, you may want to find somewhere closer to home. Perhaps you even have certain requirements or want to be somewhere with like-minded holidaymakers. If you've travelled a lot and visited several different countries before, you might agree that certain places suit different age demographics. For example, Ibiza and Mallorca draw in a fairly young crowd, as do many cities such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, …
5 Ways to Get Your Loved Ones Out of the House
This article was contributed by Jenny Han. As we get older, we appreciate the time we spend at home. After all, it's a space that you've made all your own. However, for our ageing loved ones, it's still important to spend time out of the home. This is because it is beneficial to your health. Being active will help stave off poor health and allow you to spend time with loved ones. Here are some ways you can get them out of the house and have a good time. 1. Go For a Coffee A coffee is one of life's simple pleasures, and one that you can make a daily routine out of. Sure, you …
5 Best Nature Reserves to Visit in the UK
In the UK, we are fortunate to have vast natural spaces that are protected from exploitation. What's more, many of these areas are open to the public, who can ramble responsibly in beautiful locales. With so many stunning nature reserves to choose from throughout the country, we have created this list of the 5 best nature reserves to visit in the UK. How Many Nature Reserves are in the UK? Across the UK, nature reserves are overseen by a variety of administrative bodies, such as the RSPB, National Trust, and the UK government. Reserves maintained by the government are know as …
Gardening: How to Get Started
Regardless of where you are in life, gardening can be a fantastic hobby to get involved in. For retirees, it can provide a means of filling all the spare time you now have. For everyone, it can be a means of keeping happy, healthy, and disciplined. However, gardening can be intimidating at first. To help you get started with gardening, we have compiled this guide. Why Try Gardening? There are several advantages we can gain from gardening. It is good for our bodies and our minds and can benefit nature, too. The physical nature of gardening, with digging, lifting watering cans, and …
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