It’s a debate that has hit the news this week; Should elderly people downsize their homes to help first-time buyers? We support elderly people at home with our Careline Alarms, but how do you ensure your loved ones are in a home that suits their needs? Last-Time Buyers Elderly people are being referred to as last-time buyers who are often living alone in oversized homes once their own family has grown up and moved out. It’s suggested that if last-time buyers were to downsize from their large family homes, it would free up more properties for younger buyers to purchase near to …
5 Ways to Stay Close to Old 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 …
Careline365: A better option to care homes
It’s that time of year; back to work for you and back to school for the family. Your schedule is getting busy now the summer holidays are over, and your concern for your elderly relative(s) is growing now you’re back at work. Perhaps you've been considering your care home options, however, we're here to suggest an easier, more affordable option for you and your loved ones. Saying “no” to a Care Home Although we’d like to, it’s impossible to be available every minute of every day in case a relative needs your help, whilst living your own life. Previously, the option of going into …
What is a Key Safe box?
A key safe box is a secure metal box which can be mounted on the outside of your home. Your door key is securely held inside the box, locked behind a security code chosen by you. As a result, you can grant access to selected family, friends and carers. The key safe box is securely attached to a brick wall with long screws which are accessed only from within the safe itself, making it nearly impossible to detach from the wall. The Benefits of a Key Safe Box The advantage of having a key safe is that you don’t need to make several copies of your keys. Consequently, this code can …
Introducing the Fall Pendant from Careline
A fall pendant could really help either yourself or a loved one, even to the point of saving a life. One in three people over the age of 65 who live alone in the UK will have at least one fall a year - with around half of these people suffering from multiple falls. This means that if you do know someone who is elderly and lives alone then they would almost certainly benefit from Careline's fall pendants. How does a Fall Pendant Work? When you receive your fall pendant all you need to do is wear it around your neck with the cord provided. The pendant is water resistant which means …
