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Author Archives: john graham
“Bungalow Metaphor”
This blog follows on from “Bungalow Mindset” which you can find by clicking on “Retirement Housing” in the TOPICS LIST. A survey by Halifax Building Society recently found that bungalows were the most popular image of a home in retirement. … Continue reading
“Bungalow Mindset”
Recent headlines in the press have heralded a new era of bungalow building for our rapidly expanding population of older people. “Bungalows are back” – The Times, 26 August 2013. “Build thousands more bungalows”- Daily Mail 26 August 2013 The … Continue reading
“GrumbleSmiles Trust Launched”
The GrumbleSmiles Trust was launched in the spring of 2012. Our aim is to support and encourage innovative ideas which will enhance the lifestyles of older people. Through doing this we aspire to reduce loneliness, isolation and marginalisation of the elderly in … Continue reading
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About GrumbleSmiles & how to find your way around the website
I have worked in the field of housing and social care for the past 30 years until I retired from the ExtraCare Charitable Trust in January 2010. I have an abiding interest in all aspects of social policy as it affects … Continue reading
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CAFE HORIZONS survey — FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
This is a continuation of the CAFE Horizons survey. ( Other posts in this series can be found either by clicking on “CAFE Project” in the Tag Cloud or by clicking on “GrumbleSmiles Trust” in the Topics list). Interestingly this is completely … Continue reading
CAFE HORIZONS survey — WILLS
This is a continuation of the CAFE Horizons survey. ( Other posts in this series can be found either by clicking on “CAFE Project” in the Tag Cloud or by clicking on “GrumbleSmiles Trust” in the Topics list). It’s good to know … Continue reading
CAFE HORIZONS survey — DECLUTTERING
This is a continuation of the CAFE Horizons survey. ( Other posts in this series can be found either by clicking on “CAFE Project” in the Tag Cloud or by clicking on “GrumbleSmiles Trust” in the Topics list). Interestingly, in answer to … Continue reading
CAFE HORIZONS survey — AMBITION
This is a continuation of the CAFE Horizons survey. ( Other posts in this series can be found either by clicking on “CAFE Project” in the Tag Cloud or by clicking on “GrumbleSmiles Trust” in the Topics list). This question is already … Continue reading
CAFE HORIZONS survey — NEW SKILLS
This is a continuation of the CAFE Horizons survey. ( Other posts in this series can be found either by clicking on “CAFE Project” in the Tag Cloud or by clicking on “GrumbleSmiles Trust” in the Topics list). This is an extremely … Continue reading
CAFE HORIZONS survey — FORGETFULNESS
This is a continuation of the CAFE Horizons survey. ( Other posts in this series can be found either by clicking on “CAFE Project” in the Tag Cloud or by clicking on “GrumbleSmiles Trust” in the Topics list). As age catches up with … Continue reading