Loneliness at Christmas
As we head towards the festive season, and I know it will be here before you know it, it’s time to start to spare a thought for those who will be on their own over the Christmas period. Last year, the ...
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Birmingham scheme to tackle social isolation nominated for national award
A unique initiative developed to tackle social isolation amongst over 65s has been nominated at the national Charity Times Awards. Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking developed a uniqu ...
Dust down the cv and unretire yourself: a quarter of over-65s say they gave up their careers too soon
A quarter of over-65s say they feel they gave up their careers too soon according to a nationwide survey of retirees by leading home care provider Home Instead Senior Care. The average retirement age ...
Revealed – the formula for a happy retirement!
Those happiest in retirement are twice as likely to have found a purpose after work and to look after their grandchildren, seven times more likely to be using their talent and skills, and four times m ...