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Sally Smith

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Jackie Sherman

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Laterlife Today
On this the Laterlife Today page, Sally Smith our features editor, brings you all the latest articles for the month. There are our regular series described below as well as articles on an interesting variety of subjects each month.

Laterlife Relationships
Written by Maggi Stamp, laterlife's relationship counsellor, covering some of the challenges we meet in later life.

Motoring
Written by Barry Martin, including Classic Cars, Bikers banter, Off roading, Caravans and Motor Homes as well as latest news and new car reviews.

YoucandoIT
Written by IT trainer and author Jackie Sherman. Jackie specialises in teaching IT to adults and each month covers sone aspect to help us make the most of our PCs.

Gardener's Diary
Written by Rosemary Martin, a keen gardener, keeping you on your toes with jobs for the month.

A variety of monthly features
As well as the regular series each month features editor Sally Smith covers a variety of health and other topics of interest to us when we are over 50.

	Special Days in May You know spring has finally arrived not by the British weather - but by the start of the county shows! Every month throughout the summer great County shows will be run in various locations across the UK. This month is particularly busy. more

	Gardener's Diary May Gardening Jobs for The Month Now in association with The Royal Horticultural Society - the UK's leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening. more

Health in later life

All the latest articles and Health News

Read the latest health features covering: varifocal contact lenses; exercise and your physiological age; power of attorney; feeling faint.
Plus our new regular column Home Exercise & Rehab.

The latest Health News in Laterlife Healthwise. This month: measles in older people; late life crises; organ donation; resting pulse rate; decosahexaenoic acid and memory


	Look out for Harlequin Ladybirds Ladybirds are a fundamental part of a British summer. In recent years though a new type of ladybird has entered the UK. The harlequin ladybird is the most invasive ladybird of all and now it is steadily expanding its territory across the land. more


	Church walks in Spring & Summer One lovely way to appreciate our countryside (and keep fit!) is by walking. more


	Retirement bad for your health A recent report from the Institute of Economic Affairs has, in our opinion, some Ill considered research conclusions. more

It could be you!

My neighbour is heading for trouble with a charming con-man

Maggi Stamp, laterlife`s counsellor on human relationships, shares more emotional challenges we meet in laterlife.

Introduction to Cruising with P&O Cruises and Cunard


	Health food of the month Plums Not the nicest to look at but tasty and with some surprising health benefits. more

Youcando IT

Jackie Sherman helps you make the most of Information Technology on or off the web.

In this edition:-

Jackie's Top Ten Web-Browsing Tips to help you enjoy your time on the web


	Beyond the Headlines: GENDER EQUALITY By Jeanne Davis, written in her usual thought provoking and entertaining style. The television series Borgen, the compelling Danish drama of the country’s first female Prime Minister, gets Jean thinking about the gender equality in the UK today more

Art Masterclass

Each month Laterlife presents a feature from either The Artist or its sister publication, Leisure Painter.

This month:-
How to keep painting despite the difficulties

more


	Home exercise and Rehab Gina John is a Pilates Practitioner and Registered Osteopath who has spent many years offering help and advice, especially to the over 50 age group. This month Gina responds to questions about exercises to help with cold hands and feet more

Laterlife Travel

Award winning travel writers, broadcasters and photographers Hugh Taylor and Moira McCrossan spotlight destinations and topics in the Travel Guide:

See the full list of LATEST ADDITIONS

HOLIDAYS AFLOAT – Narrowboat Cruising on the British Canal Network
SORRENTO – The Grand Hotel Aminta
MULHOUSE, ALSACE - Festivals galore and the finest collection of vintage cars on Earth

Try our new Interactive Travel Review Map


	Try the Laterlife One-armed bandit as a fun way to give you some great ideas for things to do in later life! more


	Try our FREE online retirement self assessors 'How ready are you to retire?' or Free 'Retirement MOT' if you are already retired more


	A new fresh approach to providing financial information At LaterLife we specialise in retirement. We have developed our new Retirement Planning & Finance web site to support any of our LaterLife visitors who want to educate themselves with regard to retirement finances. As you will see it is also a valuable resource for your children. more


	Have a look at some of the latest job opportunities or read SkilledPeople.com's article about Finding a job when you are over 50. Including new innovative project assignment approach from skilledpeople.com

Laterlife Travel Insurance

Designed for the more mature traveller and covers single trip insurance up to age 85 and annual policies up to age 75.

Click here for further information and to obtain a quotation


	Retirement Seminars, Retirement Courses and Retirement Workshops – what they are and why you need one!

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