The last taboo
Incontinence is one of the last taboos. We don’t talk about it and we are embarrassed if we suffer from it. Don’t despair, simple exercises (called Kegel exercises) can help to control it. Kegel exercises for men Find the right muscles.To identify your pelvic floor muscles, stop urination in midstream or tighten the muscles that […]
Read MoreDon’t struggle with daily living
If you are finding it difficult to manage some of the routine daily living tasks, please do not feel you have to struggle on; there are aids and adaptations you can get which may help. Sefton Council may be able to help if your home needs adapting because of mobility issues, frailty or disability. Providing […]
Read MoreBefriending & Reablement
Mr.N is a 78 year old gentleman who sadly lost his wife 4 years ago. He had never come to terms with her death and subsequently had become very depressed. He had tried Cognitive Behavioural Therapy but it had not helped. His depression, combined with some physical health issues had led to him becoming isolated […]
Read MoreDepression – It can happen to anybody
Have you lost interest in the activities you used to enjoy? Do you struggle with feelings of helplessness and hopelessness? Are you finding it harder and harder to get through the day? If so, you’re not alone and it may well be that you are suffering from depression. Depression can happen to any of us […]
Read MoreReducing The Disruptive Effects Of Sleeping In New Surroundings
Author: Jane Sandwood Getting a good night’s sleep is vital to our physical health and emotional well-being, and yet up to 50% of older adults report difficulties falling and staying asleep. Practising habits that can lead to a good sleep routine and a better night’s sleep include limiting distractions in your bedroom, sleeping on a comfortable […]
Read MoreBrain Teasers
It’s a good habit to attempt a puzzle every so often to keep the grey matter working well. Here are our brainteasers to keep your mind as fit as a fiddle. How many f’s are there in the following sentence? “Finished files are the result of years of scientific study combined with the experience of […]
Read MoreMaximising what you leave behind
This article is for people who may be leaving over £325,000 in their will. We know that this sounds like a huge amount; but remember the average property sale in Southport last year was valued at £196,109, according to Rightmove. Rightmove say that “Most of the sales in Southport over the past year were semi-detached […]
Read MoreThe strangest place names in the UK
Here at Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton, we recently came across a map at Familybreakfinder.co.uk that features the daftest and strangest place names in the UK. We loved it and thought that you might too; but pleased be warned some of them are quit rude! Starting in bonnie Scotland; just north of Aberdeen is “Fattiehead” […]
Read MoreToo Much Clutter
Recently hoarding has become much more high profile as it has featured on television in shows such as Britain’s Biggest Hoarders. Hoarding is highly prevalent and affects up to 3million people in the UK alone. The Mayo Clinic says that symptoms of hoarding are: Cluttered living spaces Inability to discard items Keeping stacks of newspapers, […]
Read MoreGet covered before you travel
Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton has a link with a reputable travel insurance company to provide cover for all types of holidays. But as insurance can be a boring topic, we thought you might like to hear some of the strangest insurance claims made by holiday makers over the years. A father tried to file […]
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