Most of us know that the best way to get the vitamins, minerals and nutrients we need is from food. However, many older adults have a hard time eating a full and balanced diet. A few reasons for this could be: Lack of appetite. Difficulty chewing. Fixed budgets. Supplementing with vitamins may be an option. But, it's important to know exactly what to take and when. Is it worth taking vitamins? Vitamins can do just what they says on the tin - fill the gaps in your loved one's diet. But they aren't always the answer. Taking a high dosage or taking them for a long …
5 Sports to Play with your Elderly Loved Ones
Everybody knows that sports are good for your health; they assist in the efficient functioning of the heart, help to control cholesterol levels and improve blood circulation. However, sports are also great for the mind! Playing sports and getting exercise triggers brain chemicals that make you feel happier and more relaxed, team sports in particular provide a chance to relax and engage with others whilst participating in some healthy competition and reducing stress levels. It is increasingly important to stay active in later life as it can help you stay healthy, full of energy and …
Love Chocolate? 4 Healthy Recipes You Should Try
Love Chocolate? 4 Healthy Recipes You Should Try Calling all chocolate lovers - what's better than hearing both healthy and chocolate in the same sentence? Probably not much else. It's the ultimate comfort food, that many of us snack on, and it can change our moods from good to bad in times of need. Sadly chocolate consumed in high amounts isn't the healthiest of choices, however small amounts and of the good type can actually have health benefits!! Can Chocolate Really Be 'Healthy'? The answer is yes! - in moderation though of course and with the right kind of …
7 Sports That’ll Keep You Active Over 60
7 Sports That’ll Keep You Active Over 60 Staying active over 60 is particularity important. Typically, becoming more inactive is a product of ageing. Did you know that less than one-third of adults over the age of 60 regularly exercise? This is a worrying statistic and, as we all know, too little exercise can contribute towards many health issues. Exercise is great for keeping fit, and there's hundreds of different ways of staying active. Some are more strenuous than others and some require training and stamina. If you're over 60 and looking for the best sports and types …
Retirement 101 – The top fun things to keep you occupied!
Are you retired? Looking for exciting fun things to fill your time? Look no further as we give you our top things to do in you retirement to keep you busy. We understand that sometimes during your retirement you might have days where you're feeling bored or uninspired. Perhaps you've taken early retirement and don't know what to do with your days? Or you've just retired and are adjusting to this period of no work routine and need things to fill your time. You might also be well into you're retirement and need new, exciting ideas of what to do. We're here today to give answers …
Stress Awareness: How to beat stress
Stress Awareness: How to beat stress There are a whole host of reasons why people can become stressed. Whether it is because of pressure and the size of your workload in the office, or because of a hectic and busy schedule whilst at home. The NHS define Stress as "the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure." They go on to say that the pressure turns into stress when you feel unable to cope. Today Careline365 will firstly look at the health issues which can be triggered by stress, before moving on to the ways that we can beat it in the hope of …
