Living with elderly parents Moving in with older relatives - or having them move in with you - is certainly a big decision and not one that should be taken lightly. Living with elderly parents, whether in their home or yours, can be a wonderful experience. It gives you a chance to bond with your parents and spend precious time together. However, it can also lead to some tension. It's important to consider your options carefully before deciding to live with your elderly parents. For this reason, we've compiled some key questions to ask yourself before deciding if you …
Everything you need to know about Careline Alarms
Careline Alarms help thousands of elderly and disabled people across the UK to live safely in their own homes. In this helpful guide, we'll explain how the Careline alarm service works and go through the different alarms we offer. This article will help you find the most suitable personal alarm for you and your needs. An Ageing Population The UK has an ageing population. Older people are continuing to live longer thanks to medical breakthroughs. According to 2018 statistics, there are 11.9 million over-65s in the UK, making up 18% of the total population. See the infographic below …
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 …
Assisted Living Facilities: Everything You Need To Know
It's never easy to realise that your loved one is no longer capable of living on their own. Even when we know it's time for a change, we might still feel anxious or guilty about it. When it comes to finding the right assisted living facility, it can be tough to know where to begin. Unfortunately, we don't always have a lot of time to think about our options. This is often because our elderly parent(s) might be at risk of injury or illness in their current situation. Therefore, it's better to be prepared in advance. So, is assisted living right for your elderly parent(s)? And what do …
Winter health for carers and the elderly
It's incredibly important that at this time of year we make sure that our winter health is our top priority. The cold weather can put the elderly at risk, which in-turn places even more pressure on the NHS. There are already concerns that this year's flu season is going to be a tough one. The NHS have admitted that they are scared that this year's flu jab may not have an affect on the elderly, and that the flu may spread. We have only just hit November and already temperatures have plummeted to around two degrees in the mornings and evenings. The cold affects older people the …
The Best Small Cars 2019
If you are in the market for a new small car but need some advice on what to buy, then you’ve come to the right place. There comes a time in all our lives when we no longer need large cars to cart people about it. Instead, we need a small car, that is easy to drive, park and most of all safe. Our experts have reviewed all the cars on the market today and have formed a list of the top 5. 1.) Volkswagen Polo The polo has been around for many years now, and it is fair to say it has changed and developed quite a lot. It has also grown in size. Despite this, it is still a ‘small’ …