Apr 28Empty Nesting and Reluctant to Downsize? Unique Matching Site Offers a LifelineThanks to a period of unprecedented wealth, many in the babyboomer generation (aged 59–77) were able to afford sizeable houses. However, retirement in the cost of living crisis can make these homes practically and financially difficult to maintain, especially if you live alone. Empty nesters face enormous pressure to downsize…Downsizing4 min readDownsizing4 min read
Mar 2Unlikely Housemates Allan & Grace Help Improve Each Other’s LivesOn his return to England from the US, retired engineer, Allan, decided to settle down in picturesque Bradford on Avon in Wiltshire. Unfortunately, soon after he arrived, he was widowed, and now splits his time between gardening and travel. At 80, he is no less active than he ever was. …Wellbeing4 min readWellbeing4 min read
Dec 21, 202210 Tips on How to Combat Loneliness this Christmas and BeyondYou may be one of the 9 million people in the UK affected by loneliness, particularly around Christmas time, when many feel most disconnected. Loneliness can negatively impact levels of anxiety and emotional wellbeing. …Loneliness4 min readLoneliness4 min read
Jun 12, 2022Social Isolation in Mid-Life Makes You More Susceptible to Dementia — A Wake-Up Call for Those Living AloneThe results of a long-term study published this month on risk factors in dementia, show that people socially isolated in their fifties are 26% more likely to develop it later in life. — Dementia is the leading cause of death in the UK. It affects twice as many women as men, and widely impacts the families of sufferers. What the results of this study show is that social isolation in mid-life should be a serious cause for concern, especially among those who find…Social Isolation3 min readSocial Isolation3 min read
Apr 27, 202210 Great Reasons to Have Younger FriendsLooking at latest facts and figures in the UK and around the world, there are many good reasons to have friends from younger generations. Here are the top 10. Older is younger. Older people are literally younger than previous generations. A study of 75–80 year olds showed they were stronger…Intergenerational3 min readIntergenerational3 min read
Apr 27, 2022Younger Friends Help Us Stay Youthful says Diana MoranGreen Goddess, Diana Moran, talks to Hapipod Founder, Andrea Frankenthal, about how she maintains her vitality Diana Moran fondly became known as the Green Goddess through her trademark green leotard when she hit our TV screens in the 1980s introducing fitness to the nation. …Intergenerational5 min readIntergenerational5 min read
Apr 25, 202210 Fun Intergenerational Activities for Friends of Different AgesWe live in an era of improved health management and delayed ageing. The divide between generations is diminishing and intergenerational friendships are more prevalent than ever. Since older doesn’t have to mean less active, curious or adventurous, there are many ways for friends or family of different generations to enjoy…Intergenerational4 min readIntergenerational4 min read
Apr 21, 20225 Good Reasons Not to DownsizeAs the cost-of-living emergency tightens its screws, so pressure mounts on older homeowners to downsize and sell lifelong family homes. Quite aside from the lack of appropriate properties to move to, there are strong arguments to hold on to your homes rather, and utilise the space more effectively. …Downsizing5 min readDownsizing5 min read
Apr 13, 2022Innovative Homeshare Scheme Helps Challenge the Cost-of-Living and Housing CrisesSoaring bills and impossible rents are causing widespread misery, but homeshare-with-help could offer millions a solution Two problems, one solution We are living in what it is now being described as a ‘cots-of-living emergency’. Inflation is at a 30 year high, millions of UK householders are struggling to pay energy and food bills, while millions of tenants and young lodgers are being evicted, or priced out…Intergenerational4 min readIntergenerational4 min read
Apr 12, 2022The Uplifting Tale of Gaynor and ChristyOrdinarily active lives can so easily be derailed by sudden health problems. This was the case for Gaynor, a fitness professional, reflexologist and busy grandmother, now in her mid-sixties. Her slight frame, the consequences of a series of surgeries, belies a fiercely independent lady. …Intergenerational4 min readIntergenerational4 min read
