COVID-19 is an infectious disease which emerged at the end of 2019. Since then, it has spread across the world, with more than 85 million cases so far. The UK has been in varying states of lockdown and local restrictions since March 2020. However, here at Careline365, we have maintained our usual service throughout the coronavirus crisis. We want to assure all our alarm users and their families that the Careline alarm service will continue to operate as normal throughout these uncertain times. What is Coronavirus? Coronavirus is a highly infectious virus, which causes COVID-19. …
Costs of Elderly Care – News Update
According to reports, "the number of over-65s needing care is set to leap by a quarter in a decade." The NHS is predicted to struggle. The predictions have come from Liverpool University. They have expressed that the nation needs to think about their later years earlier on to help ease the burden. The University has called for more focus on diet improvement, drinking responsibly, heart disease awareness and increasing physical activity to reduce the costs of elderly care. These are just a few of the biggest health conditions for which the NHS has to deal with every year. Lead …
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 …
Mental Health Awareness: Elderly Suicide
There has been a real push in recent years to destigmatise mental health issues. This has been really helpful for the younger generation. However, we sometimes forget about the impact poor mental health can have on the elderly. There are many aspects of growing older that can make people feel isolated. In honour of World Mental Health Day, we wanted to share the signs to look out for to prevent elderly suicide. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50. Although the rate of male suicide declines slowly between the ages of 44 to 64 years old, after this it begins to rise again. …
Top 10 Must Read Non-Fiction Books
Our politics and the things that divide us seem to become more polarising by the day. Reading is still one of the best ways to broaden our horizons. It takes the fiery passion from differing viewpoints and allows people to engage in a healthy and respectful way. With this in mind, here are some must read non-fiction books that will help to challenge your perspective. Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents - Isabel Wilkerson Wilkerson explores the deep-seated caste system that has shaped America and shows how hierarchical divisions define our lives. Caste is the "granting or …
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 …
