Retirement brings with it many emotions, most of which we can prepare for. But when some of the lesser known reactions arrive unbidden, they can knock you for six.
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Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
5 Step Plan for Reluctant Retirees
Retirement-blues is a very real issue, but one way of avoiding it is to plan ahead for a path that eases you very gradually from full-time work into full-time fun.
Terrific Tomato Soup
A great tomato soup is wonderful for lunch or dinner, no matter what the season. This recipe is packed with goodness and flavour - and as a bonus, it's incredibly easy!
Seriously Sedum – Late Summer Stunners
From late February well into autumn, sedum produces large, dense, pink flower heads that perch on thick, upright, grey-green stems.
Caring for Elderly Parents in the ‘In-Between Years’ – Part 2
No one talks about the ‘in-between years’ – the period when your elderly parent doesn’t yet qualify for formal assistance but still requires help to live independently.
Why Bottling Up Worries Never Works
It’s more important than ever to understand the value of sharing problems with others.
Capturing the Beauty of Everyday Life
With a good camera, some basic photography skills, and a few handy techniques, you can turn everyday life into a visual story worth remembering.
Best Ever Meringues
A good meringue is gold - the ideal elegant yet simple dessert, and a win with all ages.
The Making of Mindsets
Ever wondered where your negative attitudes come from—and if they’re holding you back?
Senior Divorce Rates Are On the Rise
If you haven’t caught up on the rise in numbers of over 50’s couples who are going their separate ways, it’s time to take a look