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How to age happily, according to an occupational therapist

18 September, 2023

Our treasured occupational therapist, Kate Sheehan, shares her advice for ensuring you age joyfully, and the practical steps that can...

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How to have difficult conversations with ageing parents

7 September, 2023

Our experienced occupational therapist, Kate Sheehan, shares her top advice for starting difficult conversations with older parents...

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How to create your own sensory Garden, by Mark Lane

30 August, 2023

Our talented gardening expert, Mark Lane, shares his top tips for creating a sensory garden, stimulating all five senses while...

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Mark Lane

What is biophilic design? The benefits of being in nature, explored in the home

16 August, 2023

Our inspirational gardening expert, Mark Lane, praises the mental benefits of Biophilia. The physical and mental health benefits of...

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Multigenerational travellers

Silver Sunseekers: How to master multigenerational travel

9 August, 2023

Multigenerational travel (holidays with three generations of a family) has risen in popularity post-Covid as families look to spend...

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Mark Lane

Mark Lane’s top ten tips to make gardening with limited mobility soothing and stress-free

1 August, 2023

Our talented gardening expert, Mark Lane, shares his top 10 tips to make gardening easy when you have limited mobility. Whether a...

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Everything you need to know about reconditioned stairlifts

25 July, 2023

With a growing market for accessibility aids at homein the midst of the cost-of-living crisis, reconditioned stairlifts have gained...

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Stannah’s Pre-Loved Guide: A one-stop shop for buying and selling pre-loved treasures

27 June, 2023

The trend for second-hand shopping has taken off in recent years - with more than 4,000 stores in the UK that specialise in selling...

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What is multigenerational living, you ask?

5 June, 2023

Morrison shares benefits and considerations…

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Val Stones

How to enjoy and maintain a healthy diet in later life

2 June, 2023

She may be famous for her sweet foods and bakes from her days in the Bake Off tent, but our insightful baking expert Val Stones still...

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Val Stones

Which flowers are edible? How to use and prepare edible flowers, by Val Stones

23 May, 2023

It's not just our gardening expert, Mark Lane, who loves flowers - our treasured baking expert Val Stones takes pride in her garden...

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Bug hotel made with natural materials

How to make a bug hotel with natural materials in just 5 simple steps

19 May, 2023

The Summer is nearly upon us! As always, cherishing time with our loved ones is at the top of our holiday bucket list, so why not get...

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