The virtual online world can be a difficult one to navigate and people are becoming increasingly susceptible to being targets of scammers. It is important to stay safe online and so we have come up with a comprehensive list of things you can do to ensure you are staying safe whilst surfing the web. Your Privacy: Every webpage online has a ‘Privacy Policy’ which you should use to control how much of your information is accessible to other users and parties. For example, Facebook can allow you to alter whether strangers can see your full or basic profile. This means personal …
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Pensions For Divorced and Widowed Women
In 2016, the age required to receive a state pension in the UK soared from 60 to 65 for women and the entire system was revamped with new qualifying factors. While the changes had been planned since the 1990s, the sudden change had devastating effects for women born after 1953. The government claimed it was a stride forward for gender quality as the male age qualification was already 65. Yet, it was women planning to retire at 60, that suddenly had to source another 5 years of income. The changes affected divorced, and widowed women more than anyone. Under the current system, to get …
5 Ways to Stay Close to Elderly Grandparents
Today we're here to give you some tips on how to stay close to old grandparents. With loneliness on the rise in the UK, it is vitally important that the elderly are looked after and can feel needed by their friends and family members. 73% of elderly people in the UK are lonely, with more than half having never spoken to anyone about how they feel, according to a survey carried out. This is an incredibly sad statistic and more awareness should be raised. In light of these stats, we're here to provide ways of staying close to old grandparents and elders. 1. Write to your Old …
Choosing the right Careline emergency contacts
When you purchase your personal alarm from Careline365, the user will be invited to select around five or six emergency contacts. Your emergency contacts are an important part of the Careline personal alarm service, so you should think carefully about who you'd like to choose. Today's article will be a quick guide to choosing your emergency contacts. What are Emergency Contacts? Your emergency contacts are the people that we will call to come and help you when you need assistance. When you press your Careline pendant, our 24/7 Care Team will receive an instant alert. They will try …
Most Common In-Home Injuries for the Elderly
It is important to many of us as we age that we remain independent and stay in our own homes. But staying at home comes with its own set of risks. It is important to be aware of these to keep yourself in the safest possible environment. We become more prone to many injuries as we age. There are also pre-existing health conditions that can affect things such as balance or vision. Some of the most common pre-existing conditions include: Cataracts Glaucoma Arthritis Osteoporosis Parkinson’s disease Cardiovascular disease It is important to consider how these …
Dating Over 50: Top Tips and Best Dating Sites
Dating can be a daunting prospect, no matter your age. However, dating over 50 can be even more of a challenge. The idea of putting yourself out there and getting to know new people can be particularly jarring to those over a certain age, but this needn’t be the case! Dating in your 50s, 60s, or even alter is a great position to be in. After all, you've already had the time to establish who you are and what you are looking for in a partner. Thanks to modern technology, it has never been easier to date and meet new, like-minded people. More and more older people are turning to the …