With winter getting closer, many of us are beginning to worry about shorter days and colder weather. The current cost-of-living crisis, which includes higher food and fuel prices, means many of us may be worrying about keeping warm this winter. We have created a list of 6 ways to stay safe and warm. The Dangers of Cold The human body needs to remain at a healthy temperature to function properly. For most people, this temperature is about 37°C. If the body dips below this temperature, it struggles to perform basic tasks. This can lead to serious health complications, including …
Top Chairs for Supporting Your Loved One’s Mobility
Our loved ones can struggle with their mobility as they age. This can be due to any number of reasons. However, it’s important that our loved ones do not resort to a sedentary lifestyle. A lack of activity can lead to new health problems and a worsening of existing conditions. Fortunately, certain types of chairs can help encourage your loved ones’ mobility and independence, which are both things we want to support at Careline365. To help you find the right chairs for your loved one, we have compiled this list of the top chairs for supporting elderly mobility. How Chairs Can …
5 Household Gadgets for Managing Arthritis
For people living with arthritis, daily tasks can prove difficult. Getting dressed or cooking a meal can become painful experiences. Therefore, it is important that people with arthritis know how to make these tasks less challenging. Fortunately, there are plenty of household gadgets for managing arthritis. In this article, we look at 5 of the best household gadgets for people with arthritis. What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints. The most common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which cause pain and inflammation. Osteoarthritis …
Elderly Incontinence – Helping Your Parents
As our loved ones get older, it is natural that they may begin to experience incontinence. This can be an embarrassing experience, and they may struggle to ask for help. However, there is nothing wrong with needing support from family. Find out what elderly incontinence is, what could be causing it, and how you can help your parents. What is Elderly Incontinence Incontinence occurs when the bladder leaks. It may also be known as an overactive bladder. Anyone can be incontinent, but it is most common amongst over-70s. Women, especially, may be vulnerable to incontinence. What …
Sepsis Symptoms in Elderly Adults
Have you heard of sepsis? It’s a serious condition that can affect anyone, though people over the age of 75 are amongst those who are more vulnerable. As a result, it is important to know the signs to look for in your elderly loved ones. The sooner you notice sepsis symptoms in your elderly loved ones, the better their chances of recovery. What is Sepsis? When you get an infection, whether in a wound or organ, your immune system reacts to destroy the infection and protect your body. However, sometimes the immune system can overreact to an infection, damaging your body instead. …
Heart Failure Symptoms in Elderly People
In the UK, around 900,000 people are affected by heart failure. When you have heart failure, your heart doesn't function properly, preventing it from effectively pumping blood around the body. Heart failure isn't immediately lethal, but it can cause prolonged health complications. Therefore, it is important to recognise heart failure symptoms in our elderly loved ones so the condition can be treated. Causes of Heart Failure Often, heart failure cannot be ascribed to any one cause. Rather, it is often caused by multiple problems at the same time. These problems may be as a …
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