Author: The Care.com UK Team

When it comes to residential communities for seniors, there are several options, from age 55+ and continuing care retirement communities to assisted living, nursing homes and more. While an aging adult’s needs and level of support are large deciding factors, one option that provides both independence and senior-friendly amenities is a retirement village. More hands-off than assisted living homes and nursing homes, retirement villages allow residents to enjoy their independence while benefiting from a community. Retirement communities also often facilitate activities that promote health and social well-being. Here, we explain what to expect from retirement villages. What are retirement villages?…

Is it in your head or are you actually feeling the baby kicks after you’re no longer pregnant? Known as phantom kicks, these fluttering sensations in the abdomen can occur after giving birth or experiencing pregnancy. Here, we examine what phantom pregnancy kicks are, what causes them and what to do if you feel kicks but are not pregnant. What are phantom kicks? Phantom kicks are the visible feeling of a baby moving, or a baby’s kicks, in your belly when you are no longer pregnant. They can be felt days, weeks or months after pregnancy. Little is known about…

Have you ever watched — or felt — your cat press her front paws against a soft surface and then rhythmically extend and close her little toes? If so, you’re familiar with every cat’s natural ability to make biscuits, otherwise known as cat kneading. The adorable nickname refers to the movement of the feet, reminiscent of a baker’s hands kneading dough. Like the cat love bite and cat zoomies, cat kneading is a healthy cat behavior, but it can be a bit confusing – especially if your cat chooses you as their favorite place to knead. Here, experts explain why…