Christmas is usually the time when the media starts to focus on those who are lonely and don't have anyone to spend the holidays with. But people don't just feel lonely at Christmas. According to Age UK, 1.2 million elderly people in the UK are chronically lonely and a whopping 1.7 million elderly people can go as long as a month without seeing a friend. The reasons for their loneliness can range ...
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Live-in or residential care: which is the best option?
Coming to the conclusion that yourself or a loved one is in need of full-time care is a journey in itself. Once that journey is complete, however, you face another one. Which type of care best suits your needs? There are many specific types of care, but two of your main options for full-time care are going to be live-in care or residential care. What are the differences between the two? ...
Family-friendly Edinburgh: 3 reasons why you should consider moving your family to Edinburgh
People have flocked to London in search of employment opportunities and spurred by dreams of a better life since the days of Dick Whittington. And modern multicultural London is still a magnet for many — but if you’re looking for a place to settle down, Scottish capital Edinburgh might be a better option. According to a recent Royal Mail survey based on criteria like employment, green spaces, ...
Looking back at 2017 – our year month by month
Looking back at 2017 wasn't an easy thing to do. It was probably the hardest year of my life and I still don't feel like I have found the right words for everything that happened, but I thought this was a good way to put a line underneath it all and make a fresh start. Of course, everything that happened will affect us for the rest of our lives but I am hoping to start the New Year with some of my ...
A little life update: About the PTA, visitors and a walk-in bath
I haven't published a personal post in absolute ages and it's once again because I've been ridiculously busy: You all know that Amy started school in September and what can I say, at her first parents evening, I was voted to be the class representative for school meetings etc and things got a little hectic. Amy's school is part of a school campus with several schools, there's not only a meeting ...
Having a Baby Doesn’t Mean You Stop Living: 5 top tips for new parents
Now, there’s no way to pretend that a new baby won’t dominate your life. He or she absolutely will, and there’s little you can do about that! For the most part, it’ll be a great journey that you go on together. However, there’ll be that other side of you, the one that worries you’re losing control of your life. The important thing here is to remember that just because you have a child doesn’t mean ...