Mobility News
Retirement Bucket List
19th May 2017
Though many people look forward to retirement, the oodles of time and unstructured aspect of the days, often mean people find themselves at a loss once they do retire. Unsure what to do without regimented weeks and the usual routine, some people find themselves setting goals to achieve. Instead of being bored, follow the bucket list that has been compiled of the most popular things people wish to do in their retirement, from dream holidays to mastering a skill they have always wished to possess. These can be done at any stage of retirement, whether you are only just retired and are at a loss, or if you have been retired a while and are looking for something to keep you busy.
The UK’s best walks for older people
18th May 2017
National Walking Month takes place in May and to celebrate the event here are a list of walks across the UK that are great for older people
Accessible packaging is the future
16th May 2017
Packaging has often defined the marketing campaign of any product, displaying brand and use. It is also used for attracting the attention of the identified demographic the item is targeted towards and reflecting the brand ethos. Recently this has been coupled with more innovative uses and greener ideals, reducing the amount of packaging or using recycled materials, or even having a second use once the initial product is finished (such as wine boxes that turn into bird houses).
Specialist wards to open for the elderly
12th May 2017
A number of new specialist wards have been designed to care for elderly people and are set to be unveiled in the UK over the summer.
Schools start intergenerational projects
10th May 2017
A number of schools are using intergenerational projects as a way to help build better relationships between the young and the old.
Make your garden more mobile and manageable this summer
28th April 2017
British summers are chock full of traditions, whether it is strawberries and cream, Pimms or barbecuing in the rain, you would struggle to remove a Brit from any patch of greenery between May and September. Our attachment to our gardens has not always been for vanity either, with a suitably mild climate a well-kept vegetable patch was often the difference between life and death, while the manor houses that dot the country used their lands not only for hunting and hawking, but as an expression of their fashion and wealth.
New Zealand launches campaign to protect elderly from falls
26th April 2017
April Falls’ is the tongue in cheek title for the campaign that is set to spend the month raising awareness about the danger of falls among the elderly. Though many people are aware of the dangers of falling later in life, very few take any preventative measures, waiting until they have fallen as opposed to taking active efforts against falling.
The importance of friendships in later life
25th April 2017
Though the digital age should be helping people connect more, it is instead finding a majority of an entire generation feeling isolated and depressed. However a recent poll by Gransnet, a social media site for over 50’s, found that 7 out of 10 people (with an average age of 63) are lonely and their close family and friends would be surprised to discover that.
