Christmas 2020 is almost here. While this year's festivities will be very different to usual, the Careline alarm service will always be there to support you. Our 24/7 Care Team is open 365 days of the year, including Christmas Day. No matter the time of day or night, if a Careline alarm user presses their pendant button, our Care Team will be there to respond. In the run-up to the big day, we'd like to share with you the Christmas opening hours for the Careline365 Customer Service team. Please note that the Customer Service team is entirely separate from our emergency Care Team. …
Archives for December 2020
Eco-Friendly Ideas For A Green Christmas
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle can be quite a challenge, especially at Christmas time. In the UK alone, we produce around 30% more rubbish during the holiday season. Here are some ideas we've put together on how to have a more ethical, environmentally conscious time this festive season. Eco-Friendly Gifts With our binge-shopping culture, gifts are one of the largest sources of waste around Christmas time. That's why many Christmas shoppers are now opting for environmentally conscious gifts. Here are some of our favourite planet-friendly gift ideas: Reusable Things Reusable …
How to Reduce your Bills
Many elderly people find themselves on a fixed income in later life. For most, this comes in the form of a pension or some kind of benefit. Unfortunately, this can make it difficult to keep up with ever-rising bills and payments. Elderly people can also find themselves with health issues which in turn can be costly, and make it even more difficult to save money. Even if your loved one is living comfortably and has some extra cash to spare, it's never a bad idea to try and reduce your bills, saving up more cash for a rainy day or special occasion! A study by Age UK found that …
How to Help Older People Use the Internet
For many of us, it's hard to imagine life without the internet nowadays. However, we know that it can be difficult to convince our older parents and loved ones to give it a go. After all, if they've gone this long without needing the internet, why change now? Well, we believe the internet can open doors for people of all ages, especially the elderly. We’ve put together this guide to help you introduce the internet and its benefits to your elderly parents or loved ones. Once they’ve opened their eyes to the possibilities of the internet, they won’t want to go back! Internet …
How to Fight Loneliness in Old Age
Loneliness has been a huge challenge for lots of us in 2020. Government statistics published earlier this year reveal that 2.6 million adults in Britain reported feeling lonely often or always during lockdown. Elderly people are often more likely than younger adults to experience loneliness, particularly those living alone. Perhaps you're an older person struggling with loneliness, or you know somebody else who is feeling lonely. Either way, today's article will share some helpful tips and advice on how to fight loneliness in old age. The Facts About Loneliness: Studies show that …
10 Best Christmas Gifts for Older Parents
If you're looking for Christmas gifts for older parents and grandparents, we're here to help. Lots of us haven't been able to see our elderly relatives in a long time, so it's only natural to want to find the best Christmas presents for them. After all, gift-giving is a wonderful way to show that you care. Take a look at our recommendations and get some great Christmas gifts for your elderly parents. 1. Ancestry DNA Kit Does your parent love watching Who Do You Think You Are or Long Lost Family? If so, this could be the ideal gift for mum or dad. An Ancestry DNA kit allows your …
