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Fostering – Choosing a Caring and Rewarding Career
Maggie was well into her 50’s when she decided she wanted to focus on a more rewarding career path. She was doing a bit of home care work in between jobs, and enjoyed the feeling of contributing to...
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8 foods to keep your body happy and hydrated
We all know that keeping hydrated is vital for good health; every cell, tissue and organ needs water. If you’re struggling to reach your recommended (by the NHS) 6-8 glasses of water a day, combine...
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Review of Turmeric Plus Supplement
Review by Ceri Wheeldon I am not a great fan of taking supplements, but had read so much about the benefits of turmeric that I have taken Turmeric+ for a month. I posted my initial thoughts after a...
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Why do companies not respect existing customers? Wasted hours on helplines!
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Why is it that when you call a ‘sales’ line calls are answered immediately, but once you become a customer or are in their ‘system’ calls are invariably held in a queue, or...
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Book Review: Who’d Have Thought It by Christine Webber: a must read for...
Article by Ceri Wheeldon What happens when your life is turned upside down at the age of 54, when your husband announces that he wants as a divorce, as he has fallen in love with someone else. This is...
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Are you looking for a job over 50? 10 Top tips to help your 50plus jobsearch
Article by Ceri Wheeldon When looking for a job over 50 , you need to believe that your age is an advantage, and recognise that you are far from nearing the end of your career – but can draw on your...
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Green beauty- are natural and organic products the way forward for mature skin?
Having flawless skin is like effortlessly having great style – It’s always on trend! One of the easiest ways to achieve flawless skin is to use natural and organic products as many have multiple...
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All you need to know about Age Spots
By world renowned skincare expert Lorena Oberg As we all know very well, when we get older our body begins to be less responsive and resilient to the elements. Whether it be the smile lines that don’t...
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5 reasons why we should quit alcohol for a month
October is ‘Stoptober’. Here are 5 reasons why it is good for your body to give up alcohol for just one month. Love your liver. Shona Wilkinson, Nutritonist at Superfooduk.com says “The liver is an...
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Review: Fashioning a Reign: 90 Years of Style from The Queen’s Wardrobe
Review by Ceri Wheeldon If you get the chance do go along to visit the exhibition of the Queen’s Clothes at Buckingham Palace as part of her 90th birthday celebrations. Knowing that I have a passion...
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7 of the best fitness DVDs for women over 50
Article by Ceri Wheeldon We might want to improve our fitness over 50 but we don’t all want to join gyms, much preferring to exercise in the comfort and privacy of our own homes. I have chosen a...
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We’re not slowing down over 50. Our abilities in the workplace are coming...
Article by Ceri Wheeldon The perception still exists that those of us in our 50s are ‘winding down’ when it comes to workplace. With many of us choosing, or needing to work into our late 60s, and with...
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8 Lifestyle Changes to help Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
By Gemma Hurditch for CNM (College of Naturopathic Medicine). According to official 2016 statistics, 1 in 8 women in the UK develops breast cancer. So what natural dietary and lifestyle measures can we...
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Dresses with sleeves for Autumn/Winter: Dress 1
Style pick by Ceri Wheeldon I know I previously undertook a Dresses with Sleeves Challenge – where I tried to find a Dress with Sleeves a day for 50 days. It was incredibly popular and I have received...
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The nest is empty, what now?
Article by Karen Burge All over the world there are mothers sitting on the edge of their child’s bed crying. Perhaps holding a dirty T-shirt and breathing in the smell of the absent teenager. Yes, it’s...
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Dresses with Sleeves for Autumn/Winter Dress 2
Style pic by Ceri Wheeldon A fabulous way to wear denim, and a great transition piece for autumn. For Day 2 of the Dresses with sleeves autumn 16 challenge I have selected this denim dress with...
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Dresses with Sleeves for Autumn /Winter Dress 3
Style Pic by Ceri Wheeldon Cobalt blue is one of my favourite colours, and other than black is the most often bought colour in my own wardrobe. I firmly believe that we can continue to have fun with...
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Ways to deal with vaginal dryness during menopause
Many women will have suffered from vaginal dryness by the time they experience menopause. Menopause is one of the main causes of uncomfortable symptoms such as burning, itching and pain during sexual...
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Dresses with Sleeves for Autumn /Winter Dress 4 – Sixties retro Jackie O
Style pick by Ceri Wheeldon I know this isn’t really a dress with sleeves per se, as it is a shift dress with a jacket, but I liked it so much I had to share. I think it is very ‘Jackie O’ or ‘Mad...
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Top tips on how to start the conversation about mental health
Article by Jemima Jefferson Mental ill health in the workplace is a growing issue with one in six working age adults experiencing depression, anxiety or stress-related issues at any one time.[1] In the...
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