In the last year, 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. 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 we might not be able to jet …
UK Day Trips For You And Your Elderly Parents
Holidays abroad can be great fun. However, there's no denying the expense and organisation that goes into planning an exotic getaway. If you're looking to save on time, money, and organisation, there's nothing better than one of these UK day trips. There'll be no queuing at the airport, worrying about insurance, transferring money into different currencies or learning key phrases in a different language! For elderly people, a holiday abroad might not be practical for any number of reasons. It could be mobility issues making it difficult to travel or financial worries getting in the …
Top 5 Podcasts for Older People
When televisions starting popping up in British households in the 1950s, there was concern that it would cause the end of radio as we know it. By the 60s, 9 in 10 UK households owned a TV and it did mean that rather than sitting around a radio to listen to their favourite shows, British families now watched them instead. Radio did see a steady decline in listeners as the years and decades went by, just as had been predicted. However, as the internet developed, a new wave of listening began, it was podcasts. Previously known as audioblogging, its roots can be traced back to the …
How to Stay Young: Tips for Older People On a Budget
'Staying young' is a phrase thrown around often and you may hear it more as you get older. It can have different meanings to different people. Whether it's looking younger or feeling younger, there's a whole plethora of advice out there on how to achieve these looks or feelings. However, much of this advice might include travelling or perhaps beauty treatments to achieve this, which can be out of reach for many of us. However, the simplest way to feel younger is to try new things. Our younger years are so exciting and go so fast because almost every experience we have is new to us. …
Technological Innovations for Those Living with Dementia
What is Dementia? Dementia is a degenerative syndrome that causes brain function to decline over time. Dementia can be confused with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, while dementia is the term used to categories a group of symptoms. The symptoms include problems with: Memory loss Thinking speed Mental sharpness and quickness Understanding Language Judgement Mood Movement Carrying out daily activities People who suffer from dementia are often confused or cannot remember and retain certain information. As a result, this can …
Top 10 Small Cars for Older Drivers in the UK
Lots of things change as we get older. We have different needs and different lifestyles - it's only natural that we have different requirements for our vehicles too. If you or your elderly parents are in the market for a new small car, you're in the right place. We've compiled a list of our top 10 small cars for older drivers in the UK. To form the list, we've looked at important factors such as safety, cost, comfort, and extra features. For every car, you'll find the average price of a new model alongside the average cost of a five-year-old second-hand version for comparison. 1. …
