Lifestyle

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.

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.

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.

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.

Coping with the death of someone close is a difficult, complex and very personal experience. Another layer of impact is added for those grieving during the coronavirus pandemic, with its unique circumstances and social restrictions.

Retirement's the perfect time to do more of what you love. Stuck for ideas? Here's 25 retirement goal ideas to get you started! How many can you tick off?

We regularly hear from members and their families wanting help in finding the right social care support. With a complex range of services and local variations in provision, it can be difficult to understand how to get the right care and support and what to do if things go wrong.