Long-term relationships – sustaining the passion
All relationships go through phases. Here are 10 top tips for ensuring your relationship retains its spark.
Helping grandchildren with anxiety
Lockdown has taken its toll on us all but for young people it has been particularly tough. Here’s what we can do to help
Why you should detox from Social Media
As we tentatively emerge from lockdown now is the time to detox from social media and focus on improving your mental and physical health, your social life, and your community.
Dating advice in later life
Having trouble finding success as a midlife dater? Here are some of the common missteps you may be making and how to refocus your energies in a way that will bring you a fulfilling relationship.
Dating over 60 more likely to be a success story
Life experience and strong sense of self-worth help older daters make the right relationship choices.
Generational divide revealed as grandparents worry cooking skills are being lost
Kitchen Love campaign launches for National Grandparents’ Day to promote the joy of cooking together and preserve historical recipes
How to manage the school holidays with grandchildren when their parents are divorced
Summer brings many grandparents welcome time with grandchildren but for some it also means the stress of dealing with a broken relationship too.
Half of unpaid carers are providing care out of guilt
New research shows families are struggling to confront care needs and guilt is at the root of their decision making.
What to do when someone dies?
Reactions of sorrow, confusion and feeling helpless are common when faced with the death of a loved one.
Sandwich generation needs our help
Dr Lynda Shaw highlights the problems faced by people who juggle caring for elderly parents with the needs of their own children and work.
Trust is important for good health
Dr Lynda Shaw reveals how trust can play an important role in our everyday happiness and emotional wellbeing.
Tips for controlling anger
Neuroscientist and cognitive psychologist Dr Lynda Shaw provides 5 useful tips for controlling your anger at work.
How to cope with bereavement
Dr Lynda Shaw offers tips to cope with feelings of guilt and isolation after bereavement.
Why women need their friends
Dr Lynda Shaw looks at how older women use support networks of other women to help them as they age
Sexual satisfaction for women
Sex, especially great sex, begins in the brain, relationship expert Larry James explains why you should be setting off fireworks in the bedroom.
Relationship breakdown signals
Take steps now to save your relationship if any of these signals sound familiar.
Grey divorce – the rise of the silver splitter
Research shows growing numbers of over 50s are no longer willing to “put up” with a loveless marriage knowing that their life expectancy is growing all the time.
Bullied over 50s – a hidden problem
10-20% of elderly people have suffered bullying from people in their own community: verbal intimidation, physical abuse – and this may be just a drop in the ocean
Relocating loved ones? Key care home checklist
To help you consider the key issues when selecting a care home, Ray Hart, creator of Valuing Care Fees Calculator, talks us through a key checklist.
I’m a nurse, why should I care?
Natalie Ranger-Sizeland looks at the changing face of the care sector and what it means to be a professional carer.
Work / life balance
Tips to maintain a good work/life balance and keep stress out of your home
Isolation is far too common
Communication is key to beating isolation and loneliness says Dr Lynda Shaw.
Divorce after 40 – Tackling the Identity Crisis
Kimberly Rothman on divorce in later life and how to offer support when a relationship ends.
New beginnings: Finding romance
Increase your chances of romance with this life-changing action plan.
Spring clean your way to romance
Why do we spend so much time spring cleaning our homes, yet neglect our relationships?
