When our elderly parents want to go travelling, it's important that they're protected. Not only is there a chance the trip could get cancelled, but there is always a risk of accidents whilst abroad. Getting travel insurance for your elderly parents will protect their finances, and offer additional peace of mind, should anything happen before or during their holiday. What Does Travel Insurance Cover? The exact coverage provided by travel insurance for your elderly parents will depend on the policy they take out. Most travel insurance policies will reimburse your loved ones if …
What is the Best Key Safe for Elderly People?
Key safes are an important part of the Careline Alarm service, especially for elderly people and those who live alone. A key safe means that trusted people such as relatives, friends, and neighbours can enter your home to help you in an emergency. There are so many different key safes available to buy, but which is the best key safe for elderly people? Today, we'll be taking a look at three fantastic key safes, all of which are available here on the Careline365 website. What is a Key Safe? A key safe is a secure metal box that you can fix to an exterior wall of your home. Inside, …
Plan Ahead: How to Discuss Residential Care
At Careline365, we believe in supporting the independence of elderly and disabled people across the UK. However, we recognise that for some people the best choice may be to opt for residential care. This can be a difficult conversation to have with your loved one. They are certain to have several concerns and plenty of questions. You will likely also have questions of your own. To make it easier on everyone involved, here are some tips for approaching the conversation. Broach the Subject Gently Discussing residential care for your loved one will be a difficult conversation. …
Leading Causes of Falls in the UK
Each year as we grow older, the threat of falling becomes more concerning. While most falls don't cause serious injuries, there's always a chance injury can occur. According to the NHS, 1 in 3 people aged over 65 have a serious fall every year. This is increased to half of people over 80. Age UK discovered that 36% of older adults are more concerned about elderly falls than any other danger in their life. But why and how do serious elderly falls occur? Identifying the leading causes of falls in elderly people can help you to avoid danger and stay on your feet. How Do Elderly …
A Guide to Pensions
The pension system in the United Kingdom is one of the oldest and most complex systems in Europe. It was developed by entrepreneurs in the form of pension funds at the very beginning of the industrial revolution. As the funded pensions have historically dominated the country for a century, most of the pension burden rests on the shoulders of private sector employees and employers through private insurance. The retirement system may appear very complex, which is why we have created this guide to help you and your loved ones understand it a little better. This guide is dedicated to …
10 Ways to Save Save Save!
It’s not always easy to know how to manage your expenses with only a small pension. Once retired, income can decrease significantly, and it can be difficult to save money without having an additional income. Luckily, many solutions exist to compensate. In this article we have compiled 10 of the best and most effective ways to save money. 1. Write Down your Expenses Writing down expenses - no matter how big or small - is a good way to find out how much money one has in their pocket every month. The first step is to establish a monthly budget and how much money will be going …
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