6 Places to Go in Hampshire | Exploring the County

This month, we’re sharing 6 places to go in Hampshire to help you discover all that the county has to offer. From exploring the New Forest to shopping in Southampton, we’re uncovering the best places to visit this summer: Places to Go in Hampshire: Discover The New Forest A short drive from Friary Meadow, one […]

7 Summer Salad Ideas | Staying Healthy This Summer

With summer fast approaching, we’re sharing a variety of delicious summer salad ideas to help inspire your weekly meals. Using fresh, vibrant ingredients, these recipes are rich in vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Discover our 7 favourite summer salad ideas below… Summer Salad Ideas: Quinoa Salad with an Avocado Dressing Dressings can often be high in […]

6 Benefits of Good Posture and How to Achieve it

What are the benefits of good posture, and how can you achieve it? This month, we’re looking at the benefits of good posture, and what you can do to enhance yours: The Benefits of Good Posture: Reduced Back Pain Poor posture can lead to debilitating back pain. When slouching, your spine will often compress; this […]

7 Easy and Quick Snacks to Make at Home

Are you keen to discover some easy and quick snacks to make at home? When you’re feeling peckish, it can be all too easy to reach for the biscuit tin. In this blog, we’re sharing a variety of sweet and savoury snacks to help you curb your cravings. Pesto & Salmon Parcels These salmon and […]

7 Delicious Soup Recipes to Try at Home – Extra Care Living

Are you keen to try your hand at making soup this spring? Perfect for a light lunch or a quick dinner, these delicious soup recipes use seasonal ingredients and are simple to make: Leek, Courgette and Goat’s Cheese Soup This creamy leek, courgette and goat’s cheese soup recipe is simple to make and perfect for […]

The Benefits of Zumba – How Upbeat Exercise Can Improve Your Health?

What are the benefits of Zumba and how can it improve your health? This week, we’re exploring the numerous benefits of taking part in Zumba – a popular, upbeat form of exercise.  What is Zumba? Zumba is a high-energy, Latin-inspired form of exercise, usually practised in intervals. Dance moves are performed in time with upbeat […]

Vision Health – How to Maintain Good Eye Health in Your Senior Years

Are you keen to discover ways to protect your vision health? It’s important to look after your eye health throughout your life, but even more so as you get older. Here, we’re exploring 5 ways to improve your vision health: Your Diet Can Help to Keep Your Eyes Healthy If you’re keen to improve your […]

Spring Dinner Ideas – Refresh Your Meal Plans With Our Favourite Recipes

Spring has finally arrived; what better time to refresh your weekly meals? As lighter evenings and longer days approach, you may be thinking about swapping out the hearty meat stews for seasonal spring greens. Here, we’re sharing our 5 favourite spring dinner ideas for you to try at home: Spring Dinner Ideas: Slow-Roasted Lamb Lamb […]

6 Spring Cleaning Tips – How to Refresh Your Home

Are you keen to discover some helpful spring cleaning tips? After a long, cold winter, spring is finally on its way and, symbolic of new beginnings, it’s the perfect time to refresh your home.  Here, we’re sharing 6 spring cleaning tips to help you tidy up your living space. Spring Cleaning Tips: Declutter Your Home […]

Saving for a Rainy Day (5 Tips to Help You Save Money)

Are you looking for advice on saving for a rainy day? It’s often helpful to have a little bit of money set aside during your retirement for those unexpected moments: a bill, a new appliance, or even a holiday! Here, we’re sharing 5 simple, yet effective ways you can improve your financial health.  Save for […]

Best Foods for the Immune System – How Your Diet Can Support Your Health

Is your immune system functioning optimally? As you get older, it’s important to be proactive in looking after your health and wellbeing. During the winter months, you may be more likely to pick up coughs and colds. If your immune system is low, it can struggle to fend off unwanted illnesses.  This week, we’re looking […]