It's the most wonderful time of the year! Buying presents for our loved ones is a tradition, but finding the perfect gift can be difficult. Gift ideas for elderly relatives can be particularly tricky since so often we hear they "don't want or need anything". We've have put together some of our favourite gift ideas for elderly relatives, no matter what your budget. From fun gifts to larger, more practical presents - we've got plenty of ideas! Check out our ultimate gift guide for elderly people for loads more gift ideas! Gift Ideas for Elderly Relatives Budget of £10 - £20 …
Crime Against the Elderly in Northern Ireland
It may seem inconceivable for many of us to consider committing a crime against anyone, let alone the elderly. But unfortunately, there are criminals who prey on the elderly for their vulnerability; they sometimes live in remote locations, and often live alone. Theft is often the motive for crime against the elderly. Burglars may be seeking to steal jewellery, cash and other possessions from elderly people. But actually one in three cases of crime against the elderly involve elderly people being injured. Read some of the stories of the victims of crime against the elderly in …
Helping the lonely at Christmas
The John Lewis advert is officially here! The Christmas season can officially begin! Shopping for gifts, ordering the turkey, making our Christmas lists - the excitement never ends! But wait, have we forgotten something? Or more importantly, someone? This year's advert shows that we should all be helping the lonely at Christmas, and you can watch it below. Being lonely at Christmas can be as damaging as the effects of smoking, which is shocking but proves how important it is for us all to work towards eliminating loneliness in our elderly. Helping the Lonely at …
Inside our Careline Emergency Response
Distressing events, such as a fall, should be dealt with in a calm and uncomplicated manner. This is why our Careline Emergency Response is simple, efficient and comforting. If you need peace of mind that you, or a relative, are in good hands you can get familiar with how to call for help and how our Care Team deal with a call from someone. Four stages of Careline emergency response: 1. Sound the alarm Okay this is the only stage where you need to physically do something. After this we can handle the rest. In the event of a fall or other emergency you will need to press your …
Should the elderly be downsizing their homes?
It’s a debate that has hit the news this week; Should elderly people downsize their homes to help first-time buyers? We support elderly people at home with our Careline Alarms, but how do you ensure your loved ones are in a home that suits their needs? Last-Time Buyers Elderly people are being referred to as last-time buyers who are often living alone in oversized homes once their own family has grown up and moved out. It’s suggested that if last-time buyers were to downsize from their large family homes, it would free up more properties for younger buyers to purchase near to …
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