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Life Magazine - Autumn 2017 issue

Life Magazine - Autumn 2017 issue

Inside this feature-packed issue of Life Magazine, we look at the darker side of online dating and share advice for people who are caring for someone with dementia. We also hear from Life readers, who share their poems, stories of finding love and experiences of care homes.

Don't become a victim of dating fraud

Many of us find love through dating websites, but dating fraud is a growing crime. This article looks at the darker side of online dating and how to keep yourself safe.

Read our advice

Facing dementia together

Caring for someone with dementia can be a challenge, but don't overlook your own needs.

Facing dementia together

The unexpected proposal

'As we walked in I saw a man with blue eyes and grey hair, it was love at first sight.'

How Judith and William met

We need to care about care

Care homes get a mixed bag of coverage in the media, but Sandra says it’s unfair.

Read Sandra's experience

Poems from Life readers

This edition, some of our talented Life readers share their words of wisdom through poetry.

See their poems