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What’s the cost of care?
It’s a numbers game – The economics of care If you ever have a few minutes, do an internet search related to the cost of care for older people and you may be taken aback. We are more aware than ever before of the financial, and other, impact that living longer has on the NHS,…
Read MoreWhy so few men?
In a week where there has been loads of commentary about the Gillette ad campaign focusing on the behaviours of some men, I ask the question, why is more than 80% of the social care workforce female? I’m sure you are running through your head the many reasons, which would be of no surprise, probably…
Read MoreDo we need more silliness in our lives?
The art of silliness Old age, a time to be low or a time to play, and have fun and be silly? Were we all fun once? Do we become addled by the stresses of life and just grow out of it? I’m talking about the silliness of Stan and Ollie, Morecambe and Wise, Bert…
Read MoreScrooge was actually a lonely older man
Not ‘Bah Humbug’ What is loneliness – seems a straightforward question for most people, actually it’s probably not as clear cut as people think? Some of you, maybe, are thinking actually it’s Christmas, time for family, friends, possible parties, possibly going to some big sporting events eg on Boxing day, and only people who live on their own can be…
Read More‘Asset’ transfer for older men
On my weekly brisk walk I come across a boarded up pub, well it wasn’t just a pub, one of these many social clubs that often attracted men to connect, socialise and enjoy. Like many such establishments, your everyday places where men could go and have a drink, laugh, play games etc are disappearing, however…
Read MoreWhy the focus on older men?
Men and Women Some of you may have, when visiting this website and looked at it, thought why does CM2M focus solely on men 55+ who are either lonely or socially isolated, and in some cases both? You may have seen our other blogs, and also seen that as a male carer for a male parent…
Read MoreWhat’s it like being a carer? My story – Chris Hill
New role I was tempted to call this blog ‘I’m a carer get me out of here!’ but thought actually there are many positives to being a carer, but I won’t lie sometimes you do feel like this! When your growing up your dad or grandad, or even uncle are called this because for most of your childhood, and…
Read MoreHow Volunteering can help build an ethical business
Many of us volunteer for many different reasons, a passion to support a cause that is close to our heart, something that may have affected our own family, a local community cause like saving a service under threat from closure – local libraries for example. What about building our own skills set, especially in…
Read MoreWhy do Men, especially over 55, feel reluctant to admit being lonely?
Last week a study from the Office for National Statistics said that young adults are more likely to feel lonely than older age groups. Researchers suggest that older people might become more “resilient” to worries about loneliness, as younger people, 16-24, were more than three times higher than people aged 65 and over to “always…
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