Older And Bolder with Mike & Louise

Episode 12 - Living With Dementia

It is arguably the UK’s biggest killer.  It will touch the lives of half of us, and it’s the illness that people over 65 fear the most.  It is of course dementia, a group of symptoms that damage the brain and get worse over time.  An early diagnosis is crucial - and devastating.  There is as yet no cure, but there is care, treatment and support.  We visit a dementia cafe in Norfolk and talk to people living with the condition.  

Episode 11 - Later Life Loving

Let's get physical - psychotherapist and Agony Aunt Christine Webber discusses life beyond the bedroom door for those that are older (and bolder).  According to the NHS, any exercise - including sex - is generally good for people of all ages.  But later life loving can feel more like a challenge than a joy.  Christine - author of Too Young To Get Old - has frank and practical advice for anyone looking to invigorate their relationship.

Episode 10 - Spam or Scam?

They’re out to get us.  The callous callers, tricksy texters and rogue retailers with ever more convincing ways of relieving us of our cash. We get the latest advice on how to spot the scammers from a cyber security expert.And lonely no more - the heart-warming story of a couple who met at an Age UK social event and will be married 365 days later.

Episode 9 - Splashing The Cash

How to super-size your cashback - what are the options if you’d like to free up some capital? Plus the do's and don'ts of downsizing, new figures for required retirement income, and later life academia - the University of The Third Age.  

Episode 8 - Climbing The Family Tree

Who Do We Think We Are?  The do’s and don’ts for history detectives looking to trace their ancestors. Plus the value of haggling, Steve Coogan befriends a penguin and words of wisdom from Winston.

Episode 7 - When a holiday becomes "travel"

Whether it’s Bournemouth or Borneo, when you’re no longer a slave to the works holiday roster and you don't have to take time off - for many, it’s time to take off.  If travel is top of your retirement To Do list, we’ve got all the inside info in the Older and Bolder departure lounge.

Episode 6 - Connective Issues

 Muscle in on expert advice for keeping body and soul together in later life: osteopath Allan Mitchell explains it’s all about keeping your ears in line with your shoulders. Plus the fun, friendship and fitness of walking football and big screen cinema savings.

Episode 5 - When The Phone Stops Ringing

Retirement can be particularly challenging for people who have run their own business.  We get advice on how to rediscover your post-work zest for life; plus what to do if you need to take money from your pension as the markets yo-yo.