When your adult children go off you

When your adult children go off you

Rhonda was visiting her 26 year old son in his new flat and noticed he didn’t have a bed cover.  She offered to buy him one as a moving in present and the response was “thanks, but don’t bother”. When she next visited she noticed a new bed cover in a colour she hated,...
A new housing option for some retirees

A new housing option for some retirees

It’s a well-known fact that many single  women  over 60 are heading into retirement with very limited funds. Some of the reasons are – less time in the workforce due to raising children and caring for elderly parents, lower salaries than men,  more women in part time...
Could you handle a domestic revolution?

Could you handle a domestic revolution?

Anyone over 60 has seen major changes in the workforce during their careers. When we started working, men did certain jobs and women did a range of different jobs and there wasn’t much flexibility in the system. We all know that those days are well and truly in the...
Who’s in control of your life?

Who’s in control of your life?

It would be comforting to think that we were in control of our lives. Indeed, the more elements of our life we have some control over, the more confident and happy we generally feel. However fate has a habit of upsetting our well prepared plans and there’s very little...
Retiring this Christmas?

Retiring this Christmas?

End of year, end of working life. These two events, one a regular event, the other a decision and a new chapter in life, often occur at the same time. So, what will that feel like for you this Christmas? Will it be a relief, feelings like you’re just on holiday, or...