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Joe has grown up working alongside his mother who is a creative practitioner for children and adults with learning disabilities. Throughout each summer, Joe would assist her through various projects related to this role.
Joe now works for Lottie as a Care Expert, helping to match our care seekers with the perfect care homes. His favourite part of this is building relationships with care seekers. Joe says that it's nice to finish your week knowing you've truly helped someone through an emotional and often difficult stage of their life.
We’ve rounded up the nine best care homes in Wolverhampton, including Arbour Lodge. These homes offer high standards of care and state-of-the-art facilities.
We’ve rounded up the eight best care homes in Preston, based on their CQC rating, the standard of care provided and the facilities and activities available.
We’ve rounded up 8 of the best care homes in Worcester. Each home provides a range of care types with compassion and has an ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ CQC rating.
From specialist nursing care to dignified and respectful personal care, the best care homes in Plymouth will ensure you receive the highest care standards.
PIP claimants could get over £5,000, following a change to the assessment rules for the Daily Living component. Find out whether this applies to you.
Here are nine of the best care homes in Cambridge. We’ve rounded up residential, dementia and nursing homes alike for you and your loved ones to check out.
When caring for elderly parents, you'll want to give them the best possible support. This guide contains tips and advice for providing an amazing level of care.
Liverpool contains amazing care homes providing residential, nursing, dementia care and more. We've rounded up seven of the best care homes in Liverpool.
Here are the best care homes in Sheffield, including residential, nursing and dementia care homes. In these, you'll find dedicated staff and amazing facilities.
To ease your or your loved one's care search, we've rounded up the best care homes in Leicester, including residential, nursing and dementia care homes.
To ease your search, we've rounded up the ten best care homes in Nottingham with availability now, including residential, nursing and dementia care homes.
To make your search easier, we've rounded up the nine best care homes in Derby, including residential, nursing and dementia care homes.
We’ve explained NHS prescription charges for over 60s and the other health support you could get, along with who else is eligible and how to check eligibility.
Caring for your feet in later life reduces the chance of infection and falling. We’ve looked at free chiropody for pensioner services and how to access these.
The best instant access savings accounts for over 50s provide an easy way to earn interest on your savings. Here, we’ve rounded up a range of brilliant options.
We've explained whether there are free glasses for over 60s in the UK, along with if over 60s and other people can get free NHS eye tests and optical vouchers.
Here are the Attendance Allowance rates for 2023/2024. You may be eligible if you’re above the State Pension age and have a disability that affects daily life.
If you claim certain DWP means-tested benefits and you experience seven consecutive days of cold weather, you could be eligible for a £25 Cold Weather Payment.
From Riverstone Living to McCarthy Stone, we've rounded up the 6 best retirement flats to rent in the UK, including in the hotspots of Devon and Yorkshire.
We've gathered up 10 of the best retirement flats for sale in the UK. Here, you’ll have lots of opportunities to socialise with similarly-aged residents.
Retirement bungalows offer a brilliant environment for older adults to unwind. Here, we’ve gathered 9 of the best over 55 retirement bungalows to rent or buy.
In health and social care, we have a duty of care to protect others from potential harm. Here, we’ve explained what duty of care is and why it’s important.
If you’re over 50 but still love playing football, joining a walking football club could be the perfect solution! Click here to find walking football near you.
Cash ISAs are a safe way of saving money which you can then earn tax-free interest on. Here, we’ve gathered the best cash ISA rates for over 60s.
By claiming free dental treatment through the NHS, some people aged over 60 are able to save a huge amount. Find out more about dental care costs here.
We’ve looked at the 10 oldest people in the world. We’re here to celebrate the lives of these incredible people, as well as look at the oldest people ever.
People can begin claiming State Pension when they reach the State Pension age. We’ve explained how to find out this age and how much you’ll receive.
There are numerous activity groups and activities for over 60s throughout the UK, and we’ve curated some of the very best, with groups across every UK region.
From staggering cathedrals and castles to famous pubs and palaces, we’ve researched the 38 best historical places to visit throughout the UK.
Finding an exercise class near you is the perfect way to stay social and active! Here are some of the best exercise classes for over 60s in the UK.
Here are some of the best social groups for over 50s. Joining new clubs and societies - whether in-person or online - is a brilliant way to meet new people.
If you have a mobility-limiting health condition, you may be eligible for a Blue Badge. This allows you to park nearer to your destination to make life easier.
Whatever your age, there’s so much to love about walking. If you don’t fancy walking alone then good news - there are countless walking clubs for older adults.
The popularity of retirement properties and homes has surged in recent years. Here, we've highlighted 11 of the best retirement rental properties in the UK.
Our new research has analysed several lifestyle factors (including affordability, air pollution and wellbeing) to reveal the best places to retire in Scotland.
We have a range of care homes for people with mental health conditions. Here, we’ve highlighted nine of the best care homes for mental health in the UK.
Many residential and nursing care homes across the UK welcome people with various learning disabilities. Here are five Lottie learning disability homes.
If you're looking to start an exciting new chapter in your life, you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to places for elderly people to live in the UK.
Good nutrition is essential for everyone's health. Elderly nutrition is even more important though, as maintaining a healthy diet can help with health problems.
England boasts some idyllic seaside resorts. If you're nearing retirement and love the coast then check out our 10 best retirement villages by the sea!
Care homes can improve the health and wellbeing of their residents through meaningful activities that improve quality of life and provide structure.
Some people completely retire at 65 while others gradually ease their way into retirement. Use our handy preparing for retirement checklist to get ready.
Our new research has analysed several lifestyle factors that are crucial later in life to reveal the happiest and best retirement locations across the UK.
Here's how much retirement homes cost up and down the UK, along with the additional fees that go with owning a retirement home.
Writing a letter to an older adult will go a long way to brightening up their day while helping to ward off feelings of isolation.
Here, we’re taking a look at whether retirement homes are a good investment and what the future of UK retirement living looks like.
Retirement villages are bespoke and carefully designed dwellings that help retirees enjoy a fulfilled later life. Learn more about retirement villages here.
Here are 16 of the best retirement villages in the UK that you should check out!
With a rich history and beautiful nature, Nottingham is a perfect retirement city. Here, Lottie explores the best things for elderly people in the area.
Berkshire makes a great day out for all ages - including older generations. To discover some of the best things to do in Berkshire for the elderly, click here.
From home furnishings to your favourite music, there are endless ways to make your care home room feel cosy and familiar. Here are our top tips.
Peterborough is a popular place to live and has lots of activities. Read on for our top picks of things to do in Peterborough for the elderly.
From park runs to the Harry Potter Studio Tour, there are loads going on in Watford for elderly people. Read on to see Lottie’s top picks.
There’s plenty to do in Manchester, from museums to parks! Here are our 6 things that elderly people can get involved in.
In this article, Lottie takes a look at some of the best attractions Norfolk has to offer elderly folks. Read on to find out more.
Essex has a variety of different things to do for all ages, including the elderly? Discover six of the best activities in the county.
Read our list of 150 old people's names and find out their meanings, where the names come from and some famous people with the name!
From museums to nature walks, Cambridgeshire has many things for elderly people to do. Read Lottie’s guide to learn more.
You might think the city of London isn’t for older people but there are lots of things to do for the elderly. Read on to discover our top 15.
There are plenty of fun and social activities the elderly can take part in! Here are 18 of our favourites.
While loved ones and care homes provide care for the elderly, help is always needed. Read on to learn more about volunteering to help elderly people.
Robots are taking the world by storm, offering assistance with nearly every aspect of life. Click here for nine ways robots can help elderly people.
The spotlight is often taken from celebrities as they reach old age. Here, we've shared a list of the oldest celebrities to encourage representation.
Exercise improves your physical health and boosts mental wellbeing. Age needn't be a barrier to exercise either - it can be fun if done right!
We've dove into the most popular TV shows for elderly viewers while recommending a handful of lesser-known options. Find your next series to binge here!
Elderly people are often overlooked on TV. We've explored TV portrayals that let the elderly shine in our list of the most iconic elderly characters.
Retirement living promotes a safe, independent and sociable environment for retirees. You can enjoy some amazing facilities, all within one community.