When you hear the word meditation, what springs to mind? Is it sitting cross-legged and humming with your eyes shut? That is probably what pops into most minds. However, there is a type of meditation that you can practice anywhere, at any point in the day, with your eyes open and your legs uncrossed. It's called mindfulness. Mindfulness can be used to lessen feelings of stress and even improving moods in those who experience anxiety or depression. The aim of mindfulness is to be fully present in the current moment without being overwhelmed. Think 'stopping to smell the roses'. …
Arranging Travel Insurance for Elderly Parents
When our elderly parents want to go travelling, it's important that they're protected. Not only is there a chance the trip could get cancelled, but there is always a risk of accidents whilst abroad. Getting travel insurance for your elderly parents will protect their finances, and offer additional peace of mind, should anything happen before or during their holiday. What Does Travel Insurance Cover? The exact coverage provided by travel insurance for your elderly parents will depend on the policy they take out. Most travel insurance policies will reimburse your loved ones if …
Trace Your Family Tree: Activities for Older People
This winter, we're all looking for ways to keep ourselves busy. Lots of popular activities for older people simply aren't possible during the winter. However, we've got one activity in particular to recommend today: tracing your family tree. Television programmes like Who Do You Think You Are? and Long Lost Family have inspired lots of people to start researching their history. Whether you choose to use a genealogy service or knuckle down for some research by yourself, we're here to talk you through how to trace your family tree. Do It Yourself or Use a Service? Nowadays, there are …
What You Need to Know Before Investing Money
Later in life, many of us must consider what options are available to us in terms of how we use our money. Most people would like to reap the rewards of the money they have. This is why a lot of people turn to investing. The prospect of investing money for the first time can feel like a minefield, so we wanted to break down some of your options and look at the risks and rewards of each. What is an Investment? An investment means storing your money where it will hopefully earn interest. An investment is always a gamble though, and it is crucial to understand this fully before you …
Benefits of Tennis For Older People
In previous articles on the Careline blog, we've discussed various activities that can help you or your loved ones stay active as you get older. Today's blog post will focus specifically on one of the UK's favourite summer sports: tennis. You might think that tennis is a younger person's game, but don't be fooled! More and more people are continuing to play tennis well into their 60s. Some people are even picking up a racket for the first time in later life. Read on to learn the benefits of tennis for older people, as well as some important safety tips for older players. The History …
Assisted Living Facilities: Everything You Need To Know
It's never easy to realise that your loved one is no longer capable of living on their own. Even when we know it's time for a change, we might still feel anxious or guilty about it. When it comes to finding the right assisted living facility, it can be tough to know where to begin. Unfortunately, we don't always have a lot of time to think about our options. This is often because our elderly parent(s) might be at risk of injury or illness in their current situation. Therefore, it's better to be prepared in advance. So, is assisted living right for your elderly parent(s)? And what do …
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