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 …
5 Ways to Show Grandparents You Care
At Careline365, we think it's important to show your grandparents that you love them all year round! It shouldn't just be birthday and Christmas when you pop round to see them or send them a gift. If you're not sure where to begin, we've got five ideas below on how to treat your grandparents with respect and care all year round. 1. Plan a day out If you're lucky enough to live close by your grandparents, spend a day with them! Why not plan a fun day of activities just for them? Ask them what they would like to do and go from there. Give them the chance to pick an activity, a place …
A Star Is Born: Marilyn Monroe – This Day In History
On the first of June 1926, a star was born. Her name? Norma Jeane Mortenson – who went on to find international fame as glamorous actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe. Born in Los Angeles, California, she grew up going from foster family to foster family after her mother was admitted to a mental institution. When Norma Jeane was just 16 she got married to her neighbour, James Dougherty. In 1944, James was sent away with the military. Norma Jeane was working in a munitions factory as part of the war effort. It was here that a photographer, David Conover, spotted her. He was …
The World’s Response To Coronavirus
A pandemic on this scale was something very few of us could have imagined a year ago. Of course, viral infections are nothing new, but we haven't seen an outbreak on such a worldwide scale in our lifetimes. The overall death toll now sits at 1.08 million. Many governments are still struggling to overcome the virus and keep their people safe. Around the world, there have been debates about how best to tackle COVID-19. The world's response to coronavirus has been varied. What has worked well? What has been less effective? We've obviously heard lots about the UK's response to …
