Even before the pandemic began, online grocery shopping was becoming increasingly popular. It's great for people who don't have easy access to transport or who struggle to carry heavy shopping bags home. More importantly, ordering your groceries online allows you to stay safe in your home during the COVID-19 crisis. However, we know that some older people might not be 100% confident using the internet and placing their first online shopping order. That's why we've put together this simple guide. In this guide, we'll take you through the online grocery shopping process …
Top 5 Mattresses for the Elderly
When getting older, many people report having difficulty getting to sleep. Several medical studies have found that our sleeping patterns often change as a natural part of ageing. This could involve feeling sleepy earlier, experiencing less deep sleep and waking up earlier. On top of this, certain medications or aches and pains can interfere with your sleep even further. When it comes to getting a good night's sleep, the right mattress is incredibly important. Even if your current mattress used to feel great, our requirements change with our bodies as we get older. Therefore, …
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 …
Coronavirus In Care Homes – Risks and Restrictions
Recently, care homes have been hitting the headlines. The government's controversial handling of the coronavirus crisis has impacted care homes significantly. Many people accuse the government of failing to protect care home residents and staff from COVID-19. In some homes, the virus spread very quickly, leaving residents, staff, and visitors vulnerable. Even in homes where infections are low, many residents are still unable to have visitors. So, what has the government done to address coronavirus in care homes? Lack of Support Throughout the crisis, staff at many care homes have …
