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 …
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 …
UK Day Trips For You And Your Elderly Parents
Holidays abroad can be great fun. However, there's no denying the expense and organisation that goes into planning an exotic getaway. If you're looking to save on time, money, and organisation, there's nothing better than one of these UK day trips. There'll be no queuing at the airport, worrying about insurance, transferring money into different currencies or learning key phrases in a different language! For elderly people, a holiday abroad might not be practical for any number of reasons. It could be mobility issues making it difficult to travel or financial worries getting in the …
8 Sports That’ll Keep You Active Over 60
Did you know that less than one third of adults over 60 exercise regularly? This is a worrying statistic because, as we all know, too little exercise can contribute towards many health issues. Therefore, it's particularly important to stay active over 60, since age can often make us more prone to developing new medical conditions. 8 Sports to Keep You Active Over 60 With hundreds of different ways to stay active, there is bound to be something for everybody. Whether you're a seasoned gym bunny looking for an adrenaline hit, or a couch potato who wants to get moving, we have some …
A Selection of Activities for your Elderly Loved Ones
When thinking about ageing, what comes to mind? Do you think of slowing down? Giving up hobbies? Developing illnesses that we've only heard about from our parents or grandparents? Lots of us probably do. But, in reality, growing older is so much more. In fact, we believe there is a lot to enjoy and celebrate about getting older. So, in today's article, we'll be focusing on the positive by sharing an exciting range of activities for elderly people. Why not try out these suggestions with your older loved ones? Here are some common misconceptions regarding growing older: "Poor health …
