The coronavirus has had a huge impact on our day to day lives and we have all needed to adapt. Many of us have been restricted to going out only once a day to get essentials. So, how can we maintain a healthy lifestyle and ensure we are getting enough exercise when confined to the house? With this in mind, we've put together some simple yet effective exercises for older people to do at home. Warming Up Firstly, remember that stretching before and after exercise is an important part of any routine. Warming up prepares your heart, lungs, and muscles for a workout. Just five …
Most Common In-Home Injuries for the Elderly
It is important to many of us as we age, to remain independent and to stay in our own homes. But staying at home comes with its own set of risks which are important to be aware of to keep yourself in the safest possible environment. There are many injuries that we become more prone to as we age. There are also pre-existing health conditions that can affect things such as balance or vision. Some of the most common pre-existing conditions include: Cataracts Glaucoma Arthritis Osteoporosis Parkinson’s disease Cardiovascular disease It is important to consider how …
Older Drivers – Deciding When To Stop Driving
In the UK there is no maximum age limit on when you have to stop driving. However, medical conditions and getting older can affect your ability to drive. Here are some factors to consider and resources to help you with driving in older age. Factors To Consider Once you reach 70 years of age, you'll be asked to renew your driver's licence every 3 years. When deciding whether to renew, the following factors can be considered: Reaction Times As we age our reaction times slow down. It's important to be able to stay alert and react quickly to any hazards on the road. If you've …
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’ …
100’s of Firefighters Tackling ‘Major Incident’
100s of firefighters have been sent to tackle a blaze in London. Firefighters from all over the city were called to the scene at 7:40am, as it was spotted a blaze had broken out at The Mall in Walthamstow, East London. Walthamstow Fire - What We Know London Fire Brigade said: "15 fire engines and around 100 firefighters have been called to the fire, where part of the roof was alight by London Fire Brigade." Since this quote was released, a further 10 fire engines have been deployed. This means that over 125 firefighters are on the scene. The cause of the Walthamstow fire, …
New June heat records set as heatwave heads towards UK
Parts of Europe are being advised to take care as temperatures soar to sweltering levels, causing a European heatwave. There have already been reports of flash flooding, school closures and concerns over the air quality. Countries such as Spain, France and Italy experienced temperatures over 40 degrees centigrade. The extreme heat is said to be heading towards the UK this weekend. Heatwave causes wildfire in Spain Currently, firefighters in Spain’s Catalonia region are currently battling huge wildfires. There is concern that these will spread as the hot weather continues. Officials …
