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 …
8 Sports That’ll Keep You Active Over 60
Did you know that less than one third of adults over 60 exercise regularly? This is a worrying statistic because, as we all know, too little exercise can contribute towards many health issues. Therefore, it's particularly important to stay active over 60, since age can often make us more prone to developing new medical conditions. 8 Sports to Keep You Active Over 60 With hundreds of different ways to stay active, there is bound to be something for everybody. Whether you're a seasoned gym bunny looking for an adrenaline hit, or a couch potato who wants to get moving, we have some …
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 …
Top 5 Mobility Scooters
There comes a point in many of our lives where getting around just isn’t as easy as it once was. Despite the increased struggle, this shouldn’t stop you from doing daily activities and keeping your independence. Many people turn to aids to help them get about more easily and ensure their quality of life doesn’t decline. With technology advancing every day improved developments are always taking place. Mobility scooters were originally very heavy and slow pieces of equipment. Thankfully this is no longer the case. Mobility scooters now allow you to move around much more easily than …
NHS team up with Amazon Alexa
As of this week, you will be able to “Ask Alexa” for advice and information regarding health conditions. This comes after a partnership was formed between Amazon and the NHS. Previously, the Alexa device was programmed to scour several different online sources for health information. This meant the information relayed back to the device user may not necessarily be from a reputable source. Furthermore, it was not always verified by medical professionals. The device will now recognize that the user is asking a health-related question and will link directly to information provided by …
How to Stay Healthy: Vitamins
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 …
