The equity release myth buster
Many people could benefit from releasing the equity value tied up in their home. This could provide you with extra income or a lump sum for a new car, home improvements or helping the grand children go to college. The problem is that people don’t know the facts about equity release and are understandably frightened […]
Read MoreIt’s All About Money Evaluation
We are delighted to be able to share with you the report on a recent project. IT’s All About Money – Evaluation Phase is a Money Advice Service What Works Fund Project aiming to assess the effectiveness of financial capability interventions for older people in retirement, through an action-research initiative which provides group and one-to-one sessions […]
Read MoreNew Year, New You
We understand that most readers on an Age Concern column will be retired. But many of you will have children and grandchildren of working age. We would encourage you to show them this article if they are thinking about how they can find a more rewarding job. Most of us have to work to earn […]
Read MoreDon’t let a drama become a crisis
It was a cold Thursday in Southport. Mary was on her way to the hall to turn up the thermostat for the central heating, when she tripped on that piece of carpet that she knew should have been taped down. Now she’s lying on the floor; sore, bruised and unable to get up because of […]
Read MoreRecord Breakers
To celebrate the release of the new book, Guinness World Records 2019, we are showcasing some of the world records featuring older people from the previous edition. The 105-year-old Japanese sprinter Hidekichi Miyazaki broke the world record in 2017 for the oldest sprinter. With his trademark short-shorts and warm smile, Miyazaki’s competitive spirit and resilience are an […]
Read MoreLet’s celebrate New Year – but when?
In most of the Western world January 1st marks the beginning of the New Year. But have you ever wondered why that is so? The Chinese New Year for example in 2019 will be the Year of the Pig and will be celebrated on 5th February. Indeed the Chinese New Year is not celebrated on […]
Read MoreMerry Christmas
Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please note that Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton will be closed from Monday 24 December 2018 and will re-open on Wednesday 2nd January 2019. If you need to contact someone in an emergency, please call Liverpool […]
Read MoreThe Quiz of the Year
The first storm of the year in the U.K. took place between 2 and 4 January causing widespread disruption, with flooding and gusts of wind reaching 100 mph. What was it called? Which 2 retail giants went into administration on February 28, 2018? What are the names of the former Russian double agent and his […]
Read MoreLiving for the moment
Mayflies have the shortest lifespan of any animal on Earth; their life lasting only for 24 hours. Mayflies are also called ‘one-day insects’ because of this short life span. In fact, some members of the Mayfly family die within a few hours. However, within this short period of life, they form groups and dance together […]
Read MoreMemories of Wimpy
We came across this Wimpy menu from 1972 the other day and began reminiscing about the local Wimpy restaurants which used to be on Neville Street and Lord Street. The Wimpy chain originally began in 1934 in the United States and was based in Chicago. The brand was introduced to the United Kingdom in 1954 […]
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