You’ve probably heard of the menopause in women, but did you know men go through a similar hormonal change as they age? For some older
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Beechwood Park Staying Well Event Review
Our blog from Craig at Staying Well Hub describes a recent community activity day at Beechwood Park. We had a great day at Beachwood Park
Why do I struggle in background noise?
How well you can hear is affected by many factors. Our guest blog from hearing expert and audiologist Sally Jackson looks at the impact of
Planning Ahead While You Can
Life is filled with events. Some are good, some are bad. Others are avoidable. Others are out of your control. Our guest blog outlines how
Get help paying your bills with Yorkshire Water’s special tariffs
Yorkshire Water is working closely with Calderdale Forum 50 Plus to tell older people about the ways in which they can reduce their water consumption
When Your Parents Have Memory Loss: What Next?
With the recent portrayal of a family’s experience of dementia in the film “The Father” starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Coleman, this guest blog is
Helpful tips for saving money by reducing your water consumption
In the 1830s the average person in the UK would have got by on just 18 litres of water per day, however nowadays we are
Lasting Powers of Attorney – what are they all about?
You’ve probably heard of ‘Lasting Powers of Attorney’, but you might not be too sure what they’re all about. In a nutshell, a Lasting Power
Peer bereavement support groups in Calderdale
A bereavement support group gives you a safe space to share experiences and emotions with people who have a shared knowledge and understanding of where
Avoiding loneliness this Christmas
Many people experience a greater sense of loneliness at Christmas so here we bring you some ideas to help you survive during our most important
Planning ahead – making a Will
Making a Will is something everyone should do, but even as we get older many of us shy away from doing so. Here we look
Blog: Strength training for women after 50
Before the year 2000, when a woman went to the gym, she would gravitate to the cardio room either with a friend or by herself.