Relationships

Parenting

Are your children cleaning you out?

by Elaine Larkin
The hand that rocks the cradle was described in a 19th century poem as the hand that rules the world – and this is still true in financial terms in some parent/adult child relationships. Elaine Larkin looks at the issue of grown-up children seeking financial assistance from their parents

Carers

Private nursing home care: where to after Leas Cross?

by Ashley Beston
Private nursing homes came under intense scrutiny in July after the Leas Cross report was published. Ashley Beston asks what now for private nursing homes – will government regulation and oversight improve as a result? What questions should you ask if you, or someone you love, need a nursing home?

Grandparenting

Grandparents left out in the cold

by Margaret E Ward and Douglas Dalby
A seminal report published in November 2009 documents for the first time how relationship breakdown can have devastating effects on grandparents. Margaret E Ward and Douglas Dalby report

Dating & Marriage

Confronting a cheat

by Elaine Larkin
Lipstick on his collar may be the classic sign of a cheating husband but, whatever the signs, Elaine Larkin gets some advice on how to confront your suspected cheating husband, wife or partner

Sex

Hollywood embraces sexy older women

by Amanda Brown
Not too long ago, women in the film industry would have passed their ‘best before’ date in their early 30s but that is finally starting to change. Amanda Brown looks at some of the leading ladies who are showing the way

Social & Community Life

Tidying the town

by Ailin Quinlan
Ailin Quinlan talks to people who are committed to making the most out of their neighbourhood, including author Alice Taylor. She discovers that, apart from the obvious benefits of keeping your area nice, it is also a very sociable activity


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