Sarcasm lost on the older generation
Sarcasm – often described as the lowest form of wit – is lost on the older generation, say scientists. Over 65s are more likely to misinterpret sarcastic comments and take the literal mean ...
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An essential “five point care plan” to help families navigate the care minefield
£2bn has been cut from the nation’s social care budgets over the last ten years at the same time as the numbers of people needing support has soared, along with the cost of residential care. This has ...
Time to stand up to misconceptions about falls
There is a plethora of misconceptions about falls out there – from level of risk to potential for prevention. However, what is crystal clear is the scale of the falls challenge and the urgency in tack ...
Do you normally file a paper Tax Return?
The deadline for completing a paper Tax Return has now passed, but don’t panic! There is still time to complete and file your Return online without suffering a late filing penalty. Registering to file ...