Reports this week have revealed that elderly residents in Hertfordshire are being targeted by an unsolicited phone scam which leads to them paying astonishing amounts of money for vitamins. This is a concern for everybody here at Careline, the national personal alarm company, as it is our aim to help as many people as possible and ensure that the elderly continue to live independently in their home. In the news reports, Hertfordshire County Council's Trading Standards have sent out the warning to the elderly following several complaints this year. The main incident mentioned …
Careline concerned after burglaries in Suffolk
Careline has been made aware of a recent spate of burglaries across the Suffolk area. In the last few months there have been at least five burglaries across the county, most of them targeting elderly people in their own homes. These burglaries took place in Cavendish, Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket, Ipswich and Tattingstone. Worryingly, these crimes often involve serious violence. Two of the elderly victims, in Cavendish and Bury St Edmunds, were pushed to the ground by the attacker. In the latest burglary in Tattingstone, a couple in their 70s were left terrified after three men …
How to join and use Twitter
Social media has become a huge part of society and we at Careline365 want to make sure that you know exactly what you are doing if you choose to join the internet sensation. This week we take a look at Twitter and tell you everything you need to know about creating an account and making the most of the service. Brief history of Twitter Twitter turns 10 years old later this month. The platform was co-founded by Jack Dorsey, Evan Williams, Biz Stone and Noah Glass for a project for pod-casting company Odeo. Originally known as twttr, the platform was largely a text-based …
Careline warning over bogus tradesman in York
There have been reports this week that elderly residents in York are being targeted by bogus tradesmen. This is a huge concern and we would like to give you some advice to ensure that you are not tricked by these men into passing any personal details over. The report said that these 'dodgy' tradesmen have been knocking on the doors of the elderly and are trying to claim money for roof repairs. One incident even saw a man force his way into an 86-year-old woman's home to tell her that she needed £250 worth of repairs and that she could claim the money back from her landlord. The …
Careline alarms to protect the lonely in Newcastle
It is believed that there are around 15,000 people over the age of 65 who live alone in Newcastle. Careline aims to help keep the lonely safe and secure with our alarm systems by ensuring that aid will be available if they have an accident at home. If you live alone then there is a chance that you may not being able to get back up again should you suffer from a fall. You could also be unable to reach a telephone to call for an ambulance or a family member to come and help. The issue of loneliness is a big one across the UK, including the North-East city of Newcastle. Today, we …
How to use your Sky+ box
Some of you may be put off having a TV system such as Sky+ in your house due to its complicated nature. Careline365 looks to change your perception today with the latest entry in our 'How To' blog series. We will take you through all of the system's features so that you understand how to use it properly. There will be no more worries about accidentally deleting programmes or missing out on your favourite shows because you didn't set the recording properly. Recording a Programme With Sky+ you can record your favourite TV shows if you are going to be out or if there is a time …
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