Posts Tagged ‘Older men’
Help dealing with loss
Losing a loved one is an awful thing to have to deal with and friends and family will initially form a safety net of support and comfort. Eventually though that safety net will dwindle and people will head back to their normal lives and homes…. what happens then? You are not alone This is when…
Read MoreLate Summer enjoyment for our clients.
The late Summer provides lots of opportunities for our clients to get out, stretch their legs and watch the local wildlife. For some it can bring back important memories of spending time with loved ones, the smells, the sounds, and the tastes. The positive mental health impact was felt by our clients and buddies alike…
Read MoreMissing mates – a client’s perspective
Rugby When I was younger, during the summer months, I really missed it. I missed walking into the changing room to be met with the heady scent of tiger balm and deepheat. I missed the post match too the big bath, the sweet tea, the beers, the food (even if it was some strange pasta…
Read MoreTurn up the volume!
I don’t have a sports TV subscription which means that, like many older men, I often rely on the trusty wireless, the radio to younger folk. It not only provides me with running commentary on the featured match but latest transfer news, fan opinion and scores from around the grounds. Even if I’m not actively listening…
Read MoreMeet Tom
Tom was CM2M’s first client and in many ways highlights the needs of men similar to Tom, and how CM2M is able to meet both his needs and his carers. Tom, in his mid 80s can only be described as a bloke’s bloke (or man’s man). Other than his sisters his interaction has always been with other Men, working in…
Read MoreGreat Escape, Del Boy & Madness (the band)
Let me entertain you (2) Following a recent successful trip to the local cinema with an older man in his 80s, who has no children, this got me thinking about what entertainment is available to older men, and what are the barriers to them accessing that entertainment? The Great Escape, Del Boy & Madness When…
Read MoreWhat’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 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…
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