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TRAVEL | HOME & GARDEN | FOOD & DRINK | BEAUTY | INTERVIEWS

EDITOR’S NOTE

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Dopamine Dressing and Buttery Yellow, p 8 & 9

There’s something about summer that makes

everything feel a little more relaxed. Meals move

outdoors, colours get brighter, and entertaining

becomes less about perfection and more about

making the most of long evenings, good food and

time spent with family and friends.

In this issue, we’re leaning into the season with

barbecue recipes made for easy weekend cooking,

plus The Art of Summer Entertaining, a guide

to creating relaxed, beautiful spaces for alfresco

gatherings — whether that means dressing the

table, opening up the kitchen to the garden, or

simply making outdoor dining feel a little more

special.

We’re also looking at dopamine dressing for

summer, including the colour of the moment:

butter yellow. Soft, sunny and surprisingly easy to

wear, it’s a shade that brings just the right amount

of warmth to wardrobes and homes alike.

Elsewhere, we’re delighted to feature our interview

with John Torode and Lisa Faulkner, who talk food,

family and the joy of cooking together.

We also wanted to take a moment to remember

Matthew Biggs, the much-loved gardener,

broadcaster and writer, who has died aged 65.

Matthew was our Notes from the Garden columnist

for more than a decade, and his knowledge, warmth

and gentle humour were a real gift to these pages.

Best known to many as a long-standing panellist

on BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time, he

inspired gardeners of all levels and will be greatly

missed by everyone who had the pleasure of

reading his words.

However you’re spending the warmer months —

hosting friends, firing up the barbecue, refreshing

your home or simply enjoying a slower afternoon

in the sunshine — we hope this issue brings a little

colour, flavour and inspiration to your summer.

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word, it was beyond delicious

- perfectly sweet, it was a

very good advert for eating

seasonally. I’ve tried to echo

this in all my recent fruit and

vegetable purchases, and it’s

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my cooking - everything just

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for pollinators - it’s never

been so important to support

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Delicious BBQ recipes

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and 26 — recharged FINISHING into summer

mode. See you then!

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28 — LATER LIFE

Living well with dementia

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BBQ CAJUN

CHICKEN LEGS

Turn up the heat and spice up the

chicken for this delectable dish that’s

made to enjoy in the sunshine. Cook

in a cast iron skillet on the BBQ for

perfectly charred yet tender chicken,

which retains all the flavour of its

juices and spice marinade while it

cooks. Serve with a zingy side dish

of pineapple salsa, sweet potato fries

and fridge cold beers for a delicious

afternoon. Serves: 4

GET SET,

Grill

Prep time: 10 mins (plus overnight

marinating)

Cooking time: 20-30 mins (or until the

chicken reaches 70°C when probed

with a meat thermometer)

INGREDIENTS:

4 organic free range chicken legs

1 tsp each sea salt and black pepper

1 tsp paprika

½ -1tsp chilli powder

2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove of garlic,

peeled and crushed

2 tsp demerara sugar

2 tbsp sunflower oil

For the salsa:

1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and

finely diced

1 red chilli, deseeded and finely

chopped

2 tbsp fresh coriander, leaves picked

and roughly chopped

½ red onion, very finely chopped

1 lime, zest and juice

METHOD:

Place the chicken legs on a large plate.

Mix the remaining ingredients together

in a small bowl and spoon over the

chicken. Rub the spice mixture into

the chicken, ensuring each leg is well

coated. Cover and place in the fridge

for a minimum of 4 hours, but preferably

overnight to marinate.

The following day, preheat the BBQ.

Place the skillet on the BBQ and preheat

for 10 minutes. Add the chicken legs and

cook for approximately 20-30 minutes or

until the chicken is cooked through.

While the chicken is cooking, place

the salsa ingredients in a bowl and mix

together.

Serve the chicken hot or cold with

salsa.

Summer cooking is all about bold

flavours, relaxed sharing dishes and

irresistible BBQ char. These recipes from

cookware brand Stellar bring together

smoky vegetables, creamy dips and

punchy spices — perfect for alfresco

lunches and laid-back garden gatherings


GRIDDLED

AUBERGINES

Chargrilling aubergine adds

a smoky flavour that, when

paired with the sharp tang of

sumac, creates a perfect blend

that can be complemented

with salty, creamy whipped

feta. Sumac is a spice used

in Middle Eastern cuisine that

adds a lemony taste. Adding

pomegranate seeds injects an

extra twist of tart sweetness

that further enhances the dish.

Serves 4 as a starter.

Prep time: 5 mins

Cooking time: 10 mins

INGREDIENTS:

2 large aubergines, cut into

quarters lengthwise

2 tbsp olive oil

Sea salt

3 tsp Sumac

1 small bunch fresh mint,

leaves picked

Pomegranate seeds

To serve

Whipped feta and chilli oil

(optional)

Warm flatbreads

METHOD:

Brush the aubergines with oil

and season with salt. Sprinkle

liberally with sumac.

Cook directly on the hot BBQ

grill, or in a smoking-hot griddle

pan, for 3–4 minutes on each

side until charred, golden and

soft. If cooking over the BBQ,

keep the slices fairly thick so

they hold their shape, and

brush with a little extra oil if

needed.

To make the whipped feta,

place 200g feta, 150g Greek

yoghurt and 2 tbsp extra

virgin olive oil in a small food

processor. Blend until smooth

and creamy.

Serve the charred aubergine

with whipped feta, warm

flatbreads, fresh mint,

pomegranate seeds and a

drizzle of chilli oil.


BBQ SLOW COOKED

BUTTERFLIED LEG

OF LAMB

Slow cooked over coals until meltingly tender,

this is the ultimate method to cook a timeless

classic. Marinate the shoulder of lamb

overnight with anchovies, garlic and rosemary

to enhance the sweet flavour. Serves 4-6.

Prep time: 15 minutes (plus overnight

marinating)

Cooking time: 2-2 ½ hours (approximately)

INGREDIENTS:

2kg shoulder of lamb, deboned and

butterflied

2 tbsp olive oil

6 anchovy fillets

3 garlic cloves, peeled and cut in slivers

1 large bunch of rosemary

Black pepper

2 tbsp runny honey

50 ml dry sherry (optional)

You will need a large cast iron skillet and a

BBQ with a lid.

METHOD:

Using a small sharp knife, make deep incisions

in the lamb surface.

Place the olive oil and anchovy fillets in a small

food processor and blitz to make a paste.

Place the lamb shoulder in a shallow dish and

rub with the paste. Insert the rosemary and

garlic into the incisions. Add black pepper,

drizzle over the honey and sherry and cover.

Place in the fridge to marinate overnight.

The following day, remove the lamb from the

fridge two hours before you’re ready to cook,

to reach room temperature.

Preheat the BBQ. You will need plenty of coals

to maintain the heat over a couple of hours.

Place the skillet on the BBQ and preheat for

10 minutes.

Add the lamb to the skillet and close the

lid. Cook for approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours

or until the lamb is tender. The meat when

probed with a meat thermometer should reach

80°C-85°C.

Open the lid and cook for approximately

10 minutes until the surface of the meat

caramelises. Remove from the heat, cover and

rest for at least ½ hour. To serve, simply pull

apart with two forks and spoon over any juices.


BBQ SHAWARMA

SPICED KING

OYSTER

MUSHROOMS

Plant-based BBQ perfection: spicy King Oyster

mushroom shawarma, charred over hot coals

and served with flatbreads, hummus, pickled

cucumbers and jalapeños for a fiery summer

feast. Serves 4.

Prep time: 10 mins (plus 30 mins to marinate)

Cooking time: 10 mins

INGREDIENTS:

500g King Oyster mushrooms

2 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp chilli powder

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground turmeric

2 tsp ground cumin

½ tsp ground black pepper

½ tsp salt

2 tbsp olive oil

2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

2 garlic cloves, unpeeled

2-3 red chillies

To serve:

½ large cucumber, thinly sliced

1 tsp sumac

1 tsp salt

Juice of ½ lemon

1 small bunch flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

4 large flatbreads

Hummus or Greek yoghurt

Pickled jalapeño peppers

METHOD:

A cast iron skillet is ideal for BBQ cooking

because it holds and distributes heat evenly,

helping the mushrooms cook in their juices while

developing soft centres and charred edges.

Toast the dry spices in the skillet for 2–3

minutes until fragrant, then mix with salt, olive

oil and crushed garlic. Halve the mushrooms

lengthways, score the cut sides, coat in the

spice mixture and marinate for at least 30

minutes.

For the pickled cucumber, mix cucumber with

sumac, salt, lemon juice and parsley, then

set aside. Return the skillet to the BBQ with

a little olive oil, garlic and chillies. Cook the

mushrooms cut side down for 4–5 minutes until

golden and charred, turning halfway.

Warm the flatbreads on the BBQ, spread

with hummus or Greek yoghurt, then top with

mushrooms, pickled cucumber, jalapeños and

chilli if using.


John & Lisa:

Cooking from the Heart

John Torode and Lisa Faulkner will be

bringing their warmth, humour and kitchen

know-how to the Three Counties Food

and Drink Festival in Malvern on 25 July.

Ahead of their appearance,

we caught up with them to talk about

confidence in the kitchen, family meals,

their love of simple food, and why their

on-stage show is all about helping people

feel they really can cook.

YOU’LL BOTH BE APPEARING AT THE THREE

COUNTIES FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL. WHAT

CAN AUDIENCES EXPECT?

John: I think they’ll see John and Lisa as we really are, and what

we really cook at home. Our uniqueness is very much that Lisa

is a home cook and I’m professionally trained, and we’ve put

those two skills together to make cooking easy for people to

follow. It’s about taking basic ideas and adding little chef’s tricks

to make things that bit more special, but also easier.

Lisa: Hopefully people will get a bit of John’s brilliant knowledge

and my little cheerful shortcuts. Even if they don’t go away

wanting to cook the whole dish, it would be lovely if they take

one thing from the show that they feel they can use at home.

YOUR FOOD ALWAYS FEELS ACHIEVABLE. IS

THAT IMPORTANT TO YOU?

John: Absolutely. I think one of the reasons people don’t cook

is because they feel it has to be difficult. One of the things Lisa

does so well is give people confidence. She makes people feel it

doesn’t have to be complicated — you can just cook something

really nice that comes from the heart. Food from the heart tastes

a lot better than something that’s overly complicated.

Lisa: It’s nice to feel you’ve got someone friendly to watch,

someone you can pick up tips from, and then enjoy the meal at

the end.

YOU ALSO SEEM PASSIONATE ABOUT GETTING

PEOPLE BACK AROUND THE TABLE.

John: Eating with family and friends is where the joy comes.

If cooking becomes stressful, that joy is sucked away. There’s

something really nice about being relaxed and enjoying it. That’s

why we put as much as we can in the middle of the table.

Lisa: It’s hard to do it every night because everyone has different

things going on, especially as children get older. But even if you

say, once this week, let’s all get together around the table, that’s

a lovely thing. That’s why a Sunday roast is such a go-to.

JOHN, DOES AUSTRALIA STILL INFLUENCE HOW

YOU COOK?

John: Very much so. Australia is where I grew up, and now it’s

so eclectic and multicultural. The food is influenced by so many

different communities. It’s extraordinary. Everyone cooks there

— my brothers cook, my dad cooks, my nieces cook. People are

exposed to good food all the time.

“EATING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

IS WHERE THE JOY COMES. IF

COOKING BECOMES STRESSFUL, THAT

JOY IS SUCKED AWAY.”

Lisa: We love going back. It’s home from home. We see John’s

family, hear stories about him growing up, look through old

photo albums and just do everyday things together.

DO YOU THINK BRITISH FOOD SOMETIMES

LACKS CONFIDENCE?

John: I think in the UK we’ve often wondered whether our

food is good enough, but there is fantastic food in this country.

You go to Cornwall, Dorset or Devon and there are wonderful

specialist places. It’s about giving people the confidence to try.

WHAT WILL YOUR FESTIVAL SHOW FOCUS ON?

John: The basics and the building blocks, then turning them

into something special. Once you know how to make a sponge,

that sponge can become a steamed pudding, a Victoria sponge

or part of a trifle. Once you understand foundations, you feel

equipped to say, “I can do that.”

Lisa: That’s the great thing about us as a couple. We can

hopefully instil confidence in people.

John: Exactly. We want people to leave thinking cooking is

possible, enjoyable and something they can share. The Three

Counties is a great place, and people should come, visit and

enjoy.

John and Lisa will be appearing at the Three Counties Food

and Drink Festival at Three Counties Showground, Malvern,

on 25 July. For tickets and the full festival line-up, visit

threecountiesfoodfestival.com.


John’s ‘cheat’

seafood fideuà

Fideuà is a Spanish pasta dish

which is very similar to paella,

but uses vermicelli instead of

rice. Amazing what you can make

with a few prawns, some pasta

and a tin of soup. Delicious and

indulgent.

Serves 6 as a main

INGREDIENTS

• 300g vermicelli pasta

• 50ml vegetable oil (if not making prawn oil - see right)

• 2 shallots, sliced

• 250g cherry tomatoes, halved

• 2 tsp smoked paprika

• 300g raw tiger prawns, peeled and deveined (keep the

shells if they have them)

• 200ml tinned lobster bisque

• 200ml water

• Splash of white wine

• Handful of coriander, chopped (optional)

• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

• For the prawn oil (optional)

• Shells of 300g tiger prawns (see above)

• 50ml vegetable oil

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan).

2. Using your hands, crush the vermicelli into smaller

pieces, then tip into a roasting tin and roast in the oven

for 5 minutes until golden. Give it a stir then roast again

for a couple more minutes; keep an eye on it as it can

burn easily. Set aside to cool.

3. If making the prawn oil, put the reserved prawn shells in

a saucepan over a medium heat, then add the oil. Cook

for 5 minutes until the shells flavour has been absorbed

by the oil, then strain the oil and remove the prawn

shells this will form the basis for your fideuà.

4. Heat the oil or prawn oil in a large ovenproof frying pan,

add the shallots and fry gently until softened without

colour. Add the cherry tomatoes, a good couple of

grinds of pepper and the smoked paprika. Cut the tiger

prawns into bite-sized pieces (if using smaller prawns,

keep whole) and cook in the pan until the prawns have

just turned pink. Meanwhile, in a jug, mix the lobster

bisque with the water.

5. Add the wine to the pan and stir in the toasted vermicelli

gradually, mixing everything together thoroughly. Add

the coriander, if using. Pour the lobster bisque mixture

over the top but do not stir. Turn your oven up to 200°C

(180°C fan) and, once the liquid is bubbling, transfer to

the oven for 5-6 minutes, until crisp on top.

6. Remove from the oven and serve in the middle of the

table.

John and Lisa will be appearing at the Three Counties Food

and Drink Festival at Three Counties Showground, Malvern,

on 25 and 26 July. For tickets and the full festival line-up, visit

threecountiesfoodfestival.com.


CLEARER SIGHT,

GREATER

INDEPENDENCE

Changes in eyesight are often accepted as

an inevitable part of getting older. Reading

becomes harder, colours seem less bright, night

driving feels more difficult, or there may be a

sense that the world is becoming a little more

cloudy. For many people, these changes happen

gradually, which means they can be easy to

dismiss.

But good vision plays a far bigger role in

everyday life than simply helping us see clearly.

It affects confidence, balance, communication,

independence and the ability to stay connected

with the world around us.

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WHY VISION MATTERS IN LATER LIFE

For older adults, untreated sight problems can have a

particularly significant impact. Reduced vision may make

it harder to read, recognise faces, move safely around the

home, judge steps and kerbs, prepare meals, enjoy hobbies

or feel confident going out alone.

Over time, this can lead to people doing less, socialising less

and becoming more dependent on others.

WHEN EYESIGHT AFFECTS CONFIDENCE

There is growing awareness of the link between vision

and wider wellbeing. Eye health experts have warned that

undiagnosed sight problems can worsen confusion, anxiety

and loss of independence in people living with dementia.

In some cases, symptoms caused by poor eyesight may be

mistaken for ageing or cognitive decline, when a treatable eye

condition may also be playing a part.

COULD CATARACTS BE THE CAUSE?

Common conditions such as cataracts are a good example.

Cataracts occur when the natural lens of the eye becomes

cloudy, causing blurred or misty vision, glare from lights,

faded colours and difficulty seeing clearly at night.

Because cataracts usually develop slowly, many people adapt

without realising how much their sight has changed.

TREATMENT CAN MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE

Once cataracts begin to interfere with daily life, treatment can

make a dramatic difference. Cataract surgery is one of the

most commonly performed procedures in the UK and involves

replacing the cloudy natural lens with a clear artificial one.

For many patients, the result is brighter, clearer vision and a

renewed sense of confidence.

A SIMPLE EYE EXAMINATION

COULD BE THE FIRST STEP

TOWARDS CLEARER SIGHT — AND

GREATER INDEPENDENCE.

THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR EYE CHECKS

Regular eye examinations are an important first step. They

can identify cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular

degeneration and other conditions that may not be

immediately obvious.

Early diagnosis means people can be monitored, advised and

treated at the right time, rather than waiting until vision loss

begins to affect everyday life.

SIGNS FAMILIES SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR

Families and carers also have an important role to play. If an

older relative seems more hesitant on stairs, has stopped

reading, struggles to recognise people, complains about

glare, avoids going out after dark or appears more withdrawn,

it may be worth considering whether their eyesight has

changed.

CLEAR SIGHT, BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE

Protecting vision is not just about eye health. It is about

helping people stay active, independent and involved in the

life they enjoy.

Whether that means reading the paper, driving safely,

recognising a grandchild’s face, enjoying the garden or simply

moving around the home with confidence, clear sight can

have a powerful effect on quality of life.

Rather than accepting changes in vision as “just part of

ageing”, it is always worth seeking professional advice. A

simple eye examination could be the first step towards clearer

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THE ART OF ENTERTAINING

As doors open onto gardens

and long evenings stretch into

night, homes come into their

own. Summer is the season when

kitchens become gathering spaces,

gardens turn into dining rooms, and

even the simplest supper can feel

like an occasion.

From beautifully designed kitchens

and outdoor dining spaces to

lighting, furniture and finishing

touches, The Art of Entertaining

brings together the local experts

helping homeowners host with

ease, comfort and style.

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begin in the kitchen. It is where

drinks are poured, plates are

passed around, and guests

naturally gravitate while food is

being prepared.

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as it does for a summer dinner with

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INDOOR-OUTDOOR

LIVING

When the weather is kind, the

garden becomes another room.

Sliding or bi-fold doors, sheltered

terraces, outdoor kitchens, dining

sets and comfortable seating areas

can completely change the way

a home is enjoyed through the

warmer months.

Even small updates can have a big

impact. Planters, lighting, cushions,

shade and a defined dining area

can make an outdoor space feel

inviting and considered, without

losing that relaxed summer feeling.

SETTING THE

SCENE

Entertaining well does not have to

mean making everything formal.

Often, it is the little details that

make guests feel welcome: a

beautifully laid table, fresh flowers,

comfortable chairs, warm lighting,

chilled drinks and somewhere easy

for people to gather.

Practical touches matter too. Think

about shade in the day, warmth as

evening falls, and enough lighting

to carry the atmosphere after

sunset. Firepits, lanterns, parasols,

throws and outdoor heaters can

all help make the most of those

long summer evenings and festoon

lights and solar powered devices

are great options.

STYLE THAT LASTS

A home designed for entertaining

should still feel personal and

liveable. Rather than chasing

trends, focus on quality pieces,

thoughtful design and spaces that

suit the way you actually live.

Whether it is a new kitchen, an

improved garden layout, stylish

furniture, specialist glazing, interior

accessories or expert advice on

finishing touches, local businesses

can help create spaces that feel

welcoming all year round.

This summer, The Art of

Entertaining is about making

hosting feel effortless —

and making the most of the

home, garden and people

around you.

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FINISHING TOUCHES:

The Details That Make a Home

Not every home transformation

begins with building work, new

layouts or major investment. Often,

it is the smaller details — the

carefully chosen light fitting, the

fabric that softens a room, the

mirror that changes the sense of

space — that make a home feel

truly finished.

Finishing touches bring comfort,

character and cohesion. They are

the layers that turn a practical

space into somewhere warm,

welcoming and personal.

LIGHTING THE

WAY

Lighting has one of the biggest

impacts on the atmosphere of a

home. A room can feel entirely

different depending on how it is lit,

from bright and practical during

the day to soft and inviting in the

evening.

Rather than relying on one central

light, consider layers. Table lamps,

wall

lights,

pendants

and carefully

placed floor

lamps can all

help create depth

and warmth. In

kitchens and

bathrooms,

task lighting is

essential, while in

living rooms and bedrooms, softer

lighting can instantly make a space

feel more relaxed.

THE POWER OF

PAINT

Colour is one of the easiest ways

to update a home without changing

everything. Earthy browns,

terracottas and deep chocolate

tones add instant depth, especially

alongside timber floors and layered

textiles. Restorative greens, from

smoky jade to rich teal, bring an

organic calm, while buttery yellows

add gentle joy and optimism. For

something bolder, deep reds, wines

and plums create a more dramatic,

elevated feel, while warm off-whites

offer a soft,

comforting

base for

brass

accents,

pale woods and

natural textures.

SOFTNESS,

TEXTURE

AND

COMFORT

Soft furnishings

are where a home

begins to feel

lived in. Cushions,

throws, curtains,

rugs and upholstery

all introduce texture,

colour and comfort,

helping to soften harder surfaces

and bring a scheme together.

A new rug can define a seating

area, curtains can make a room feel

taller and warmer, and cushions

can add personality in a way that is

easy to update over time.

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not have to match exactly, but

they should speak to one another.

Materials, tones and textures should

flow gently from room to room,

creating a sense of ease throughout

the home.

Sometimes, it is not about changing

everything — it is about choosing

the details that make a house feel

unmistakably like home.

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CHARACTER IN

THE DETAILS

The most memorable homes are

rarely the most perfect. They are

the ones with character: artwork

collected over time, books on

shelves, ceramics, candles, flowers,

family pieces and objects that tell

a story.

Accessories should feel considered

rather than cluttered. Grouping

items in odd numbers, varying

height and texture, and leaving

space around favourite pieces can

help a room feel styled without

being overdone.

BRINGING IT ALL

TOGETHER

The key to successful finishing

touches is cohesion. Colours do


LIVING

WELL

WITH

DEMENTIA

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It often brings difficult questions about

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a life-changing condition, it does not

mean life stops being meaningful,

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Across the UK, more families are

now looking for care and support

that goes beyond simply managing

symptoms. The focus is increasingly

on helping people live well: maintaining

familiar routines, preserving dignity,

encouraging social connection and

offering reassurance to loved ones who

may be navigating care decisions for

the first time.

Dementia affects people in different

ways. Some may experience memory

loss, confusion or difficulty finding

words, while others may notice

changes in mood, confidence or

behaviour. Because the condition can

progress gradually, families often find

themselves adapting step by step —

perhaps beginning with extra help at

home, before later considering more

structured care.

For many people, remaining in their

own home for as long as possible is an

important priority. Care at home services

can make this possible by providing

practical help with daily routines, such

as washing, dressing, meals, medication

reminders, light household tasks and

transport to appointments. They can

also offer companionship, which is

especially important for those at risk of

becoming isolated.

But good care at home is about far

more than ticking off a list of tasks.

For someone living with dementia, a

familiar face, a calm approach and

an understanding of their life story

can make a significant difference.

Carers who take time to learn about

someone’s routines, preferences, past

experiences and anxieties are often

better able to reduce distress and

encourage confidence.

As needs increase, specialist

care homes can offer a safe and

supportive environment designed

around the realities of dementia.

Many now provide dedicated

dementia communities, with staff

trained to understand memory loss,

communication difficulties and the

emotional impact of the condition.

The best settings combine safety with

warmth — creating spaces that feel

homely rather than clinical, with clear

layouts, secure gardens, meaningful

activities and quiet areas for relaxation.

Activities play an important role in

dementia care. Music, gardening,

gentle exercise, baking, art,

reminiscence sessions and visits from

local groups can all help stimulate

memory, lift mood and create moments

of joy. Even when someone struggles

to remember recent events, they may

still respond strongly to music from

their younger years, familiar scents,

photographs or simple shared routines.

Retirement communities can also

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“Good care is not

simply practical;

it is personal.”

for couples or individuals who want

independence with reassurance close

at hand. Some provide flexible care

packages that can adapt over time,

allowing residents to enjoy their own

private space while benefiting from

social activities, communal dining,

wellbeing services and access to help

when needed.

For relatives, making care decisions

can be emotionally difficult. Feelings

of guilt, worry and uncertainty are

common, especially when deciding

whether a loved one needs more help

than the family can provide alone.

Seeking advice early can make the

process less daunting. Speaking to

care providers, dementia specialists,

GPs, local support groups or charities

can help families understand the

options available and plan ahead

rather than waiting for a crisis.

Living well with dementia is about

recognising the person behind

the diagnosis — their memories,

relationships, tastes, humour and

individuality. With the right support,

people can continue to experience

comfort, companionship and purpose,

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WHY GETTING OLDER DOESN’T

HAVE TO MEAN SLOWING DOWN

By Phil Evans, author of Build to Last After 50, Chartered

Physiotherapist and founder of Urban Body

I want you to think about two people.

Tom is 62. He still enjoys his morning

walk and considers himself in

reasonable shape. But the moment he

reaches the stairs at home, something

changes. He grips the handrail, winces,

and wonders whether this is the

beginning of the end for his knee.

Lekha is ten years older. She has the

same diagnosis. The same “bone-onbone”

verdict from her consultant. Yet

she’s still carrying shopping, climbing

stairs, getting down on the floor with

her grandchildren and planning her

next holiday.

Same diagnosis. Completely different

lives.

This is what I see every week in

my clinic here in Solihull, and it’s a

question I’ve spent much of the last

twenty years trying to answer: why do

two people with the same diagnosis

end up in such different places?

The answer isn’t luck and it’s probably

not what most people have been led

to believe. For years, we’ve been

told a very simple story about joint

pain. It’s “wear and tear”. Your joints

are wearing out. This is just what

happens as you get older. It’s a simple

explanation, but it doesn’t explain what

I see every day.

If wear and tear was the whole story,

Tom and Lekha should feel exactly the

same. They don’t and the reason they

don’t tells us something important.

The biggest problem is often not what

the scan shows. It’s what happens

afterwards.

Pain arrives and confidence starts

to disappear. People walk a little

less. They stop gardening as much.

They think twice about long walks,

holidays or playing with grandchildren.

Gradually, without really noticing, they

begin organising life around what hurts.

The real cost isn’t just the pain. It’s that

their world slowly becomes smaller.

One of the biggest things people

underestimate is muscle.

I often describe muscle as your body’s

natural suspension system. Every

time you stand up, walk, climb stairs

or carry shopping, your muscles are

supposed to absorb load and take

pressure away from your joints. When

they’re strong, everyday life feels

easier. When they’re weak, the joints

end up doing more of the work.

After the age of forty, we naturally

begin to lose muscle mass. It’s a

process called sarcopenia. It happens

slowly at first, which is why most

people don’t notice it. Then one day

the stairs feel harder, getting out of a

chair takes more effort, and the things

that used to feel easy suddenly don’t.


Many people assume the joint has

suddenly deteriorated. In reality, the

support system around it has often been

declining for years.

The encouraging part is that muscle

responds remarkably well to training,

even in your seventies and eighties. I’ve

seen people become stronger, more

capable and more confident at 75 than

they were at 65.

That’s not a theory. I’ve watched it

happen hundreds of times.

When people come to Urban Body,

they’ve often already been on quite

a journey. They’ve seen different

healthcare professionals, tried various

treatments and been told to rest,

manage it or simply learn to live with it.

I understand why that advice gets given.

When something hurts, resting it feels

sensible.

The problem is that for many of the

conditions I treat, too much rest

accelerates the very problem we’re

trying to solve.

Once people start moving less, the

muscles become weaker and everyday

activities begin to feel harder. That

often leads to even less movement, and

before long they’re stuck in a cycle that’s

difficult to escape. The good news is that

the cycle works both ways.

When people start rebuilding strength

and confidence, things begin to change

surprisingly quickly.

I remember a patient who came to

see me convinced that arthritis meant

she needed to slow down. She was

struggling to get out of a chair and

had gradually stopped doing many of

the things she enjoyed. We didn’t do

anything particularly complicated.

We started with simple strengthening

exercises and gradually built from there.

A few weeks later she was walking

further, climbing stairs more confidently

and spending more time in the garden

again. Her scan hadn’t changed but her

life had. That’s an important distinction.

At Urban Body we combine

physiotherapy with advanced

rehabilitation technologies that were

once used almost exclusively in elite

sport. During my early career I worked

with Olympic and Commonwealth

athletes, and many of the same

principles we used then still apply

today.

But if I’m honest, the most important

thing we give people isn’t a treatment or

a piece of technology.

It’s clarity.

Most people don’t need more

information. They need someone to

explain what’s actually happening, what

they can influence and what steps will

move them in the right direction.

Once people understand that they

stop fearing every twinge. They stop

assuming pain automatically means

damage. They start trusting their body

again.

That belief is what inspired me to write

my new book, Built To Last After 50.

The book is for anyone who’s ever been

told their pain is simply wear and tear

and felt there must be more to the story.

Because there usually is.

It’s not really a book about arthritis,

it’s a book about maintaining strength,

mobility and independence for as long

as possible. It’s about understanding

what changes as we age, what doesn’t,

and how much influence we still have

over our future.

Because while getting older is inevitable,

becoming less capable isn’t.

Urban Body began twenty years ago

in my parents’ front room. Since then,

we’ve grown into an award-winning

clinic helping people across Solihull and

the surrounding area stay active, mobile

and independent.

What hasn’t changed is the reason we

do what we do.

Every week I meet people who have

slowly started expecting less from life

because of pain, stiffness or a diagnosis

they’ve been given. And every week

I watch many of those same people

surprise themselves.

Some walk further than they thought

they could, some get back to holidays

they’d stopped taking and some return

to hobbies they’d given up on years

before.

What I’ve learned is that people are often

far more capable than they realise.

Getting older is inevitable. Becoming

less capable doesn’t have to be.

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About the author

Phil Evans (Phil the Physio) is the author

of Build to Last After 50 and a Chartered

Physiotherapist with over twenty years’

experience helping people over fifty

move better, get stronger, and stay

independent. He began his career in

elite sport, working with professional and

Olympic athletes, before specialising in

helping people stay active and confident

– without relying on painkillers. Seeing

how many people over fifty were being

told simply to live with pain, often with

no clear plan beyond medication, he

founded Urban Body, which combines

evidence-based physiotherapy with

advanced rehab to help people take

control of their health.

For more information about Urban

Body, visit https://urbanbody.co.uk/.

Built to Last After 50 is available to

purchase on Amazon and from all

good bookshops. You can also find me

on Facebook (@thephilthephysio),

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philthephysio) for practical advice on

staying strong, mobile and independent

after 50.


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