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. …
Let’s Talk Dementia
New research has revealed a lack of understanding around dementia and the impact it has on society. A campaign called ‘Let’s Talk Dementia’ has been launched to raise awareness and at the same time, offer support. In a survey with…
Airport Park And Ride Made Easy – And Cheap!
We drive an old car. Why does that matter?, I hear you all ask. Normally speaking, it doesn’t to most. But when there are no regional airport options for your flights, then London Heathrow is often the solution. That in…
How Close Are You To Your Grandchildren ?
Over half of grandparents feel distant from their grandchildren. But nine out of ten grandparents are embracing tech to fight family FOMO In a poll of UK grandparents, over half revealed that they feel distant from what’s going on in…
Holiday Convenience with Holiday Extras
Regular readers may recall that we often discuss all the extras, such as airport hotel and parking that need to accompany our holidays abroad. On this occasion we needed to leave our car at Heathrow for a holiday we took…
Entertaining New Walking Guides
Below, Jon Cox tells us how he and his mate Pete decided to embark on a quintastic new venture in their 50s. Read how you too can ‘Get Sparky with Sparky Walking Guides …. “That’s not a nuclear bunker, is…
Wales in Patagonia
Who knew that there was a piece of Wales in Patagonia?! Here, Hilary Bradt tells us about her trip to Patagonia ….. In 1973 my husband George and I travelled slowly down the length of South America. We were on…
Midlife Crisis at 50!
We’ve all heard of people having a midlife crisis at 50 well here’s how one quintastic man handled his. Author Alan Heeks explains how organic gardening methods helped him to cultivate human nature and recover from burnout at 50. I…
Where Do Silver Singles Have The Best Chance Of Finding Love This Valentine’s Day?
The latest research by over-50’s property specialists, Quickmove Properties, has revealed where across the nation is home to the highest percentage of silver singles ahead of Valentine’s Day and how downsizing to a modern park home development could lead to…
Love Is In The Air at Wadswick Green
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, love is in the air at Wadswick Green. It is one of the Rangeford Villages, where one couple have declared their love for one another by becoming the first ever residents to get…