Earlier this month, an 85 year old man was spotted travelling down the hard shoulder of the M1 in South Yorkshire near Sheffield on his mobility scooter, apparently completely oblivious to the fact that what he was doing was not only unsafe, but also illegal under UK law. Despite the fact that the average life […]
When you are in your thirties and forties, insurance companies seem to be willing to go to great lengths to get your business. In your fifties and sixties it’s still relatively easy, but once you reach the age of seventy, it becomes increasingly difficult to find insurers willing to take you on as a customer, […]
With more than 50% of people aged over 75 living on their own, loneliness is clearly a risk for many older people. Charities which help to tackle this problem are invaluable for older people, but it’s not just older people who stand to benefit from voluntary work. The younger generations who get involved in volunteering […]
Inspired by the success of the recent Advanced Style fashion blog and movie phenomenon, which follows the lives of seven super stylish older women in New York, we take a look at the choices for stylish independent living in your home. Requiring some gadgets and aids to help you live independently does not mean you […]