'Staying young' is a phrase thrown around often and you may hear it more as you get older. It can have different meanings to different people. Whether it's looking younger or feeling younger, there's a whole plethora of advice out there on how to achieve these looks or feelings. However, much of this advice might include travelling or perhaps beauty treatments to achieve this, which can be out of reach for many of us. However, the simplest way to feel younger is to try new things. Our younger years are so exciting and go so fast because almost every experience we have is new to us. …
Outdoor Activities to do as Lockdown Eases
Many of us breathed a sigh of relief when we were handed a new sense of freedom in mid-April. It was announced that some restrictions were lifted and we could now go shopping, have our hair done, and begin to enjoy the summer. To mark this occasion, we have compiled a list of the best outdoor activities you can do whilst still following Covid-19 guidelines. We've got activities and days out for the whole family - including elderly parents and grandparents. 1. Golfing Golf courses and mini golf have been able to open since 29th March. This is an activity that can get you moving, …
How to Garden Without a Garden
National Gardening Day rolls around every 14th of April just as we're entering the summer season. As the sun begins to appear on a regular basis, we feel the urge to spend more time outdoors. Gardens are the perfect place to soak up the summer rays with a little bit of privacy. However, for those of us without a spacious green paradise outside our back door, it can be difficult to figure out how to enjoy the warm weather at home. Fortunately, here at Careline365, we have compiled a list of ways you can have your own patch of paradise. Whether it be a courtyard, a balcony, a shared …
Trace Your Family Tree: Activities for Older People
During the coronavirus lockdown, we're all looking for ways to keep ourselves busy. Lots of popular activities for older people simply aren't possible under lockdown restrictions. However, we've got one activity in particular to recommend today: tracing your family tree. Television programmes like Who Do You Think You Are? and Long Lost Family have inspired lots of people to start researching their history. Whether you choose to use a genealogy service or knuckle down for some research by yourself, we're here to talk you through how to trace your family tree. Do It Yourself or …
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? …
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 …
