During the coronavirus lockdown, we're all looking for ways to keep ourselves busy. Lots of popular activities for older people simply aren't possible under lockdown restrictions. 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 …
5 New Skills to Learn During Lockdown
In 2020, people across the UK picked up a huge range of new hobbies and skills during the national lockdown. Now, with a return to lockdown looking more and more likely, we're sharing some of our favourites. Here are our top 5 new skills to learn during lockdown. Top 5 Skills to Learn During Lockdown Lots of the popular lockdown hobbies we've seen this year are great for older people. Many of them are very affordable (if not free!) and lots of them are totally practical too. There's a hobby out there for everybody. Here are our recommendations. 1. Learn a Foreign Language While …
Coronavirus In Care Homes – Risks and Restrictions
Recently, care homes have been hitting the headlines. The government's controversial handling of the coronavirus crisis has impacted care homes significantly. Many people accuse the government of failing to protect care home residents and staff from COVID-19. In some homes, the virus spread very quickly, leaving residents, staff, and visitors vulnerable. Even in homes where infections are low, many residents are still unable to have visitors. So, what has the government done to address coronavirus in care homes? Lack of Support Throughout the crisis, staff at many care homes have …
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 …
Quick Recipes For Elderly People: Our Top 3 Dishes
We all know the importance of a balanced, nutritional diet. However, it can be difficult to ensure that your elderly loved one is getting the most nutrients out of their cooking. From mobility issues and reduced grip to transport issues making it difficult to get to the supermarket, cooking can become quite the challenge as we get older. Of course, we all want to stay safe and independent; being able to cook for ourselves is an important part of this. That's why we've compiled a few quick recipes for older people to prepare with ease. We should encourage our elderly relatives to …
Change In The Law For Elderly Drivers?
The government recently set out a detailed action plan to address road safety issues. This may have an impact on our elderly loved ones and their ability to maintain independence. The plan means drivers over 70 may be required to take regular eyesight tests every three years, in order to maintain their licenses. Elderly drivers already have to renew their license at 70 and then continue to do so every 3 years after that. There is currently no test to take; they only have to declare that they are fit. The report explains the need for further investigation into vision issues which pose …
