The focus on care for the elderly in the UK, it could be argued, should be at the forefront of the government agenda. Why? Well the answer is fairly simple – people are living longer, but with age, even with the advances in medicines etc, comes varying degrees of health issues, mobility issues and the need for extra care and support. Recently, there has been a strong focus on loneliness among the elderly, a ...

In the UK today, there are close to 12 million people aged 65 and over. Add to that around 5 million aged 80+ and we begin to understand the need for more affordable and more considered care and support for the increasing aging population. A popular consideration for care and comfort in older age is care home living. So, if you are considering either your own later life, or the care and support of a loved o ...

In today’s climate, understanding mental health is essential – especially in the workplace environment. With increasing pressures on high-demand workloads, huge competition when it comes to securing work, and the rise in the cost of living, psychological pressures are very real and can impact on any one at any time. However, how well do we really understand one of the most common mental health struggles – a ...

One of the best ways to achieve healthy, smooth, ageless skin is by undergoing Dermaroller Therapy. Dermaroller therapy, better known as Micro-Needle Collagen Therapy, gives you the same smooth skin you can get from chemical peels or laser resurfacing, but for a price that can't be beat. Collagen in The Human Body Three-fourths of our skin is made from a fibrous protein called collagen. There are several ty ...

If you are a UK expat or one of those people who look forward to retiring abroad, you must be quite concerned about how to manage your personal pensions. However, with the introduction of QROPS (Qualifying Recognized Overseas Pensions Schemes), there is little to worry about your retirement plans. HMRC's Role in the QROPS System QROPS was introduced by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as an attempt ...

If properly cared for, your fine handmade rug should last a lifetime. Although prevention is the best medicine, professional rug cleaning is indispensable for maximum enjoyment and preservation of your oriental or antique rug. The exquisite beauty of a handmade carpet makes it one of the world's treasures. If properly cared for, a Persian rug can last for generations and be an endless source of pleasure in ...

Spain is one of the top retirement destinations in the world. The country has everything you could possibly need in your retirement. This decision to retire in Spain, however, needs to be carefully considered and properly planned. You need to make sure all of the basics are covered before your move too. Here are our top 8 tips for planning your retirement in Spain: 1: Plan Ahead While most of us don't like ...

A neck pain or a headache may be one of the early symptoms of cervical spondylosis. Cervical spondylosis can hit anyone over the age of 30. Cervical spondylosis is a form of arthritis. Although its exact cause remains unknown, it may be caused by bad posture, such as sitting on your laptop or desk for hours in a semi-erect manner. It could also be caused by physical strain on the spine or neck or sleeping i ...

Move managers help seniors through the process of relocating. The popular support service helps with de-cluttering household possessions and downsizing. Moving to a new location is a stressful experience for anyone, but even more so for the elderly person who's moving into a smaller living space. The ordeal can be tough on caregivers too, especially for those who live out of town. Sorting through a houseful ...

There is always the concern that when you are transporting or storing valuables, such as cash, assets and documentation, that the contents could fall into the wrong hands and it could be tampered with in some way without you knowing. Using inferior packaging to store these kinds of things increases the possibility of this tampering. This is because it is not always easy to tell if tampering has occurred. Fo ...