Whether you're a culinary whiz or a kitchen nightmare, you'll probably need a helping hand with certain jobs as you get older. Thankfully, there are lots of helpful kitchen gadgets on the market to assist older people. If your elderly loved one(s) could do with a hand, you're in luck. We're sharing 6 of the most helpful, affordable kitchen gadgets money can buy. Let's dive in. 6 Affordable Kitchen Gadgets for Older People 1 - Kettle Tipper Here in the UK, we all love a good cuppa. However, as we age, some of us might struggle to lift a heavy kettle. This can often lead to nasty …
Senior Discounts – Restaurants
Senior Discounts – Restaurants Did you know that there are plenty of senior discounts out there? These vary across sectors such as leisure, food and drink, retail and so forth. There's almost always a deal you can find, particularly online where hundreds of offers can be sourced. Much like companies and venues offering child and student discounts, senior discounts are just as common. In this first discount edition blog article we're going to give a run down of the senior discounts available across various restaurants. With savings almost as much as 25%, it's the …
Lifestyle Changes needed after Diabetes Diagnosis
There are many lifestyle changes that people diagnosed with diabetes need to make in order to live a healthy life. People who have recently been diagnosed will need to pay close attention to their diet, sugar level, insulin injections and much more to be able to manage the condition. This can lead to high levels of stress and cause major depression. In this article, I will talk about how to cope with the huge emotional burden that this medical condition causes. Managing Diabetes - Lifestyle Changes There are many factors that need to be managed when people are diagnosed with …
News: Isolated Elderly People Given New Lease of Life
In this week's news round up we cover three stories concerning the elderly that have hit the headlines over the past week. Isolated Elderly People Given New Lease of Life The first story of interest featured in The Mirror this week was that of Pride of Britain winner Fraser Johnston spending all his spare time taking care home residents out on trips into the Scottish countryside. According to the article "More than half a million older people only go outside once a week or less" and feel isolated in their homes, something that 20-year-old Fraser is determined to change. Fraser …
News: Eggs Declared Safe For Elderly 30 Years After Salmonella Scare
In this week's Careline news round up we discuss the risk of Salmonella, 30 years on from the UK crisis, and the Food Standards Agency's new announcement. Also, loneliness in the elderly hit the headlines, and the story of the Minister who says elderly should sell their homes to pay for care costs. UK Eggs Declared Safe For Elderly & Pregnant To Consume after Salmonella Scare The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have announced this week that the elderly, pregnant and babies can now safely consume runny and raw British eggs, which in the previous 30 years was a danger to health due …
Making the Perfect Afternoon Tea
Making the Perfect Afternoon Tea Who doesn't love a good afternoon tea? Cucumber sandwiches, egg sandwiches, Victoria Sponge, Scones - you name it! Traditional teas can be something done both at home, or enjoyed out in a country house, restaurant or hotel. But what makes the perfect afternoon tea, and how did they come about? - We're here to discuss! The History It's widely claimed that Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, first introduced the concept of an afternoon tea all the way back in 1840. The Duchess apparently complained of "having that sinking feeling" during the …
