The health watchdog, NICE, has encouraged that the elderly take part in a choir group and other activities for preventing dementia. You can read the article from The Telegraph. NICE are suggesting that pensioners should join choirs, read to young children and partake in other similar activities for preventing dementia and loneliness. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence also argue that older people should be offered more activities for their health and happiness. The advice comes after many studies about the benefits of activities in maintaining health and …
Archives for December 2015
Careline in London: Don’t be lonely this Christmas
It has been reported that an astonishing 40,000 people will be spending Christmas Day by themselves this year in London. In fact approximately around 450,000 people over the age of 65 are expected to be spending December 25 alone in their homes... and that's where Careline comes in! Lonely at Christmas - Solutions There are various campaigns being set-up across London to try and prevent elderly people from being alone on Christmas Day. The Haberdashery Café in North London is opening its doors and serving Christmas dinner along with providing entertainment to around 30 people - …