Let’s Talk Dementia
New research has revealed a lack of understanding around dementia and the impact it has…
Age UK and Famileo Help Families
Age UK highlight the growing loneliness crisis below. Also, French company Famileo help families stay connected this Christmas and beyond. Christmas is a time for family, connection, and joy, but for many older adults, it can also bring feelings of…
Finca de Arrieta – A Lanzarote Retreat
We found another little gem this winter. Finca de Arrieta in Lanzarote. We were very pleasantly surprised! There’s something quite special about a winter holiday. All that cold, windy, dark stuff that we can’t help but moan about slowly wears…
Over Half of UK Adults Expect to Experience Sight Loss in the Next 10 Years
A new survey reveals over half of UK adults expect to experience sight loss in the next 10 years. Yet more than one in four of those surveyed do not get regular eye tests. One in three would wait more…
DORO Mobile Phones
OK, so we’ve known for a while now that DORO mobile phones are one of the market leaders in phones for the Over 65s. We’ve tried a few out, in the past, including the DORO 780X. Perfect For Older Phone…
Flying From Your Local Regional Airport – The Pros and Cons
For many years we’ve often debated what is the best option overall; flying from a major hub airport or from our local regional airport. Holidays and Breaks are something that most of us look forward to each year. It’s a…
Classic Blue Danube River Cruise With Great Rail Journeys
Mr and Mrs 50 Plus tell you all about their recent Classic Danube River Cruise with Great Rail Journeys below ….. Will we be able to ‘do our own thing’? Will we always have to be in a ‘group’? This…
Do Older People Feel Excluded?
Why do older people feel excluded or even cancelled nowadays? Many older people say they now feel excluded and marginalised in countless aspects of daily life. This leads to an increased sense of isolation and loneliness according to new research. …
