According to a new study conducted by Age UK, half a million elderly men are suffering from loneliness. That is almost a third of older men. It is predicted that there will be a 65% rise in older men living alone in the coming years. Meaning a large increase in loneliness. As a provider of personal alarms to the elderly, Careline takes this issue very seriously. There are many ways that we can all help to aid the loneliness epidemic. Increasing Loneliness Male lifespans are beginning to catch up with female lifespans due to a decline in smoking, drinking. As well as, declining …
Top 10 Mindfulness Techniques
When you hear the word meditation, what springs to mind? Is it sitting cross-legged and humming with your eyes shut? That is probably what pops into most minds. However, there is a type of meditation that you can practice anywhere, at any point in the day, with your eyes open and your legs uncrossed. It's called mindfulness. Mindfulness can be used to lessen feelings of stress and even improving moods in those who experience anxiety or depression. The aim of mindfulness is to be fully present in the current moment without being overwhelmed. Think 'stopping to smell the roses.' …
The Ingredients of a Good Night’s Sleep
There are many elements that work together to create a great night’s sleep. Today, we're going to break down a few of the most important components. You may notice as you age that you are finding it harder to get to sleep and maintain a deep sleep. However, poor sleep is not a natural consequence of ageing. If you struggle with sleep then you should try to understand its links to your lifestyle and environment. Your sleep can have a huge impact on your overall health and quality of life. Therefore, we believe that everyone deserves a good night's sleep. Your Bedroom Environment: …
5 New Skills to Learn During Lockdown
In the last year, people across the UK picked up a huge range of new hobbies and skills during the national lockdown. Now, with a return to lockdown looking more and more likely, we're sharing some of our favourites. Here are our top 5 new skills to learn during lockdown. Lots of the popular lockdown hobbies we've seen this year are great for older people. Many of them are very affordable (if not free!) and lots of them are totally practical too. There's a hobby out there for everybody. Here are our recommendations. 1. Learn a Foreign Language While we might not be able to jet …
Looking After Our Mental Health as Lockdown Ends
The majority of people's mental health will have taken a hit during the pandemic and subsequent lockdown. We have experienced uncertainty, a terrifying health scare, loss of jobs, and, for some of us, loss of loved ones. No one is denying it was a troubling time, but we attempted to keep our heads above water as best we could. From baking to exercising, to cheering on a retired captain lapping his garden, we have managed to make it to the end. However, as we open up society more and more this has lead to another new set of stress and uncertainty. Today we will be looking at the …
The First 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, which affects around 850,000 people in the UK. Alzheimer's makes up between 50% and 75% of all dementia cases and causes memory loss, confusion, and speech problems. Although there is currently no cure for dementia, there are several treatments which can delay or slow down its progress. The key to effective treatment is early diagnosis, so it's crucial to spot the signs quickly. In today's article, we will talk you through the most common early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Who can get Alzheimer's Disease? Forms of dementia …
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