Rewire your retirement

Retirement is a time for rest and relaxation, and for taking your foot off the pedal after years of hard work – or at least, that’s the typical narrative. In reality, lifelong learning can enrich our lives and help combat cognitive decline.

Ageing well means balancing the mental, physical and social, and all three are equally as important. It’s never too early - or late. The important thing is to start now.

If you’re looking forward to retirement, it’s good to know the best way to take your money without paying too much tax on your pension savings.

Bringing her father back to his own house after 10 months in a care home seemed like the right thing to do. But Jacqui had no idea how hard looking after him by herself would be.

If you’ve recently retired or are about to retire, you might well be thinking about ways you could use some of your spare time to help others – and volunteering can offer a wealth of opportunities. 

We share three alternative holiday options that offer freedom, flexibility and could create some special holiday memories for you and your family. 

Sam shares her experience of juggling caring for her father and child, plus advice for anyone finding themselves in a similar position,.

Do you know what the cost of care is in your area? We look at how much it could cost you to fund your- or a loved ones - care needs , and where to go to if you need support.

We take a look at why divorce rates for the over 65s are on the rise. Plus advice and top tips from specialist divorce lawyers and psychologists if you're getting divorced in your 60s.

Here are some of the things to think about if you’re considering downsizing, or taking out a lifetime mortgage, a form of equity release.

Finding time to be alone is especially difficult at the moment, and our seemingly never-ending to-do lists grow longer by the day. It's important to take time out for yourself and find sometime to indulge in solitude now and again!

Do you know what vitamins and minerals are good for your body and mind as you get older? We run through a rough guide to get you started

We can sometimes feel stuck in a rut, or so busy with life that it’s hard to find the motivation to make positive changes to our routine. Making a fresh start can have a huge impact on our lives, though – both for our physical and mental health.

Exercise is proven to be one of the best things for our minds and bodies. However if you’re at home for most of the day, it may be difficult to find ways (or the motivation!) to keep physically active.

Shopping for food is something many people take for granted, but for various reasons such as health, mobility or accessibility, it might not be easy to visit your local supermarket. Fortunately most supermarkets now offer online shopping, which means you can still pick the groceries you want, but have them delivered straight to your door.