From desk jobs to evenings in front of the TV, we all spend a lot of time sitting down. As we get older, this time only increases. In fact, people aged 65 and over spend an average of 10 hours or more sitting down each day. Therefore, it's important to make sure our elderly loved ones have comfortable and supportive chairs and mattresses. This will not only improve their day to day life, it can also help to prevent back problems, joint pain, and other complaints. We’ve collated our top five chairs for older people, with options to suit a variety of budgets. As always, if your …
Eco-Friendly Ideas For A Green Christmas
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle can be quite a challenge, especially at Christmas time. In the UK alone, we produce around 30% more rubbish during the holiday season. Here are some ideas we've put together on how to have a more ethical, environmentally conscious time this festive season. Eco-Friendly Gifts With our binge-shopping culture, gifts are one of the largest sources of waste around Christmas time. That's why many Christmas shoppers are now opting for environmentally conscious gifts. Here are some of our favourite planet-friendly gift ideas: Reusable Things Reusable …
How to Fight Loneliness in Old Age
Loneliness has been a huge challenge for lots of us in 2020. Government statistics published earlier this year reveal that 2.6 million adults in Britain reported feeling lonely often or always during lockdown. Elderly people are often more likely than younger adults to experience loneliness, particularly those living alone. Perhaps you're an older person struggling with loneliness, or you know somebody else who is feeling lonely. Either way, today's article will share some helpful tips and advice on how to fight loneliness in old age. The Facts About Loneliness: Studies show that …
5 Ways to Beat the Boredom this Autumn/Winter
As the warmer weather fades away and Autumn gets into full swing, we'll be spending much more time indoors. Of course, the pandemic means we all need to stay at home as much as possible, regardless of the colder weather. Therefore, it's important to find ways to avoid boredom and keep busy. So, what activities can we be getting up to during the colder months when we're stuck inside? We're going to list our top suggestions in this article. Re-decorate If the boredom is creeping in and you hate feeling un-productive on those cold, rainy days, what better time to update your home? …
How To Help The Elderly During The National Lockdown
A second national lockdown began in England on Thursday 5th November. While the lockdown will help to curb the rise in coronavirus infection, it also brings concerns for the most vulnerable in our communities. Lots of the most vulnerable groups in our society have been isolating the entire time. While this is the best way to avoid the virus, it can have a significant impact on mental health. Naturally, people want to ensure that their elderly loved ones are safe and well during this second lockdown. The mental health charity, Mind, has begun an emergency appeal to encourage donations …
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 …
