Lifestyle

2020 has seen many people reassess their lives and reconsider where they live, whether that’s leaving a long-term home to be nearer family, downsizing once children have flown the nest, or simply moving to somewhere better suited to changes in lifestyle.

There are lots of places you might go to find friendship. We asked our members for their advice on the best things to do to find like-minded people.

Friends are undoubtedly good for us. But we all have different ideas of what a friend is. What type of friends do you need in your life? Give our 'friendship needs' exercise a try.

As we go through life our circumstances change, and our housing needs can change too. There are many reasons why your home may become unsuitable – too big or expensive to maintain, or too far away from family or friends. Whatever your situation, it's a good idea to understand your options and plan ahead.

**Now closed** Try your luck at winning a hardback copy of Monty Don's extensively revised edition of The Complete Gardener in our latest competition. *T&Cs apply.

Our Care and Welfare team shares some vaccination-related advice on issues such as spotting scams, vaccination consent and trusted sources of information.

Most people experience a drop in income on retirement, so it’s advisable to take stock of your financial situation before your final pay cheque arrives. Our friends at the Oddfellows Citizens Advice Line share some essential preparations.

As the UK has seen tight social restrictions in place throughout 2020, to help fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a huge shift in the way we live, work, and most importantly, socialise.