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Leading Causes of Falls in the UK

Posted on 18/05/2022 Leave a Comment

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Each year as we grow older, the threat of falling becomes more concerning. While most falls don't cause serious injuries, there's always a chance injury can occur. According to the NHS, 1 in 3 people aged over 65 have a serious fall every year. This is increased to half of people over 80. Age UK discovered that 36% of older adults are more concerned about elderly falls than any other danger in their life. But why and how do serious elderly falls occur? Identifying the leading causes of falls in elderly people can help you to avoid danger and stay on your feet. How Do Elderly …

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Category: Blogs, Health, Lifestyle Tagged: Elderly

Earth Day 2022: Affordable Ways to Reduce Waste

Posted on 20/04/2022 Leave a Comment

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In recent years, the effects of climate change have become increasingly apparent. In fact, in 2019 the UK government announced we are facing a climate emergency. Friday 22nd April marks Earth Day 2022. This is a time for us to think about our habits and how we can change them for the good of the planet. In recognition of this important message, we have compiled a list of affordable ways to reduce waste. Why Reduce Waste? According to a 2020 report, the UK sends 14 million tonnes of waste to landfill every year. Of all the waste we produce, this comes to roughly 55%. When …

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Category: Blogs, Lifestyle, Money Saving Tagged: Activities

Advice for Older Carers

Posted on 14/04/2022 Leave a Comment

Older Carers

It is quite clear that our population is an ageing one. Survival rates are increasing and people are living longer due to a variety of different factors. This means that there is also a growing number of older carers. It is important that, as a community, we support and uplift those taking care of a loved one in later life. Figures have revealed that carers 65 and over provide around 54 million hours of unpaid carers work in England. The underfunded social care system forces many people to look to their family to provide the care they need. Many older carers are supporting their …

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Category: Blogs, Careline Alarms, Health, Lifestyle, Tips Tagged: carer, family, support

18 Activities for Elderly People in 2022

Posted on 05/04/2022 Leave a Comment

Activities for your Elderly Loved Ones

If the pandemic taught us anything, it's that we need to grab life with both hands. Lots of us are ready to step back out and enjoy ourselves. Elderly people have had a particularly challenging couple of years. They were asked to shield at the beginning of the pandemic and many older people were unable to see their relatives for months at a time. Thankfully, the vaccine rollout means life is slowly getting back to normal. Here are some of our favourite activities for elderly people. We'll have something for everybody in this guide, from the most active elderly people to those with …

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Category: Blogs, Featured Articles, Lifestyle Tagged: Activities, Holidays, Sports

Plan Ahead – How to Discuss Funeral Plans

Posted on 16/03/2022 Leave a Comment

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It can be hard to discuss death with our loved ones. Often it can feel like tempting fate. However, discussing funeral plans is important if we want to honour our loved ones' wishes. Otherwise, their funeral may be nothing like they envisioned. Unfortunately, this is not always an easy conversation to have. Discussing death and funerals can still feel taboo. It is important to remember, though, that it is always better to be prepared. The Importance of Discussing Funeral Plans We often have very different ideas in our mind to what our loved ones envision. According to a …

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Category: Blogs, Lifestyle Tagged: Elderly, Funeral

Older Drivers – Deciding When To Stop Driving

Posted on 10/03/2022 Leave a Comment

Driving - When to Give Up

In the UK there is no maximum age limit on when you have to stop driving. However, medical conditions and getting older can affect your ability to drive. Here are some factors to consider and resources to help you with driving in older age. Factors To Consider Once you reach 70 years of age, you'll be asked to renew your driver's licence every 3 years. When deciding whether to renew, think about the following factors: Reaction Times As we age our reaction times slow down. It's important to be able to stay alert and react quickly to any hazards on the road. If you've noticed your …

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Category: Blogs, Lifestyle Tagged: Elderly

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