Author Archives: john graham

“Bungalow Metaphor”

Posted on September 18, 2013 by john graham

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 →

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“Bungalow Mindset”

Posted on September 16, 2013 by john graham

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 →

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“GrumbleSmiles Trust Launched”

Posted on September 14, 2013 by john graham

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

Posted on September 13, 2013 by john graham

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

Posted on August 30, 2013 by john graham

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 →

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CAFE HORIZONS survey — WILLS

Posted on August 29, 2013 by john graham

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 →

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CAFE HORIZONS survey — DECLUTTERING

Posted on August 28, 2013 by john graham

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 →

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CAFE HORIZONS survey — AMBITION

Posted on August 27, 2013 by john graham

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 →

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CAFE HORIZONS survey — NEW SKILLS

Posted on August 26, 2013 by john graham

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 →

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CAFE HORIZONS survey — FORGETFULNESS

Posted on August 22, 2013 by john graham

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 →

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