It has been reported that an astonishing 40,000 people will be spending Christmas Day by themselves this year in London. In fact approximately around 450,000 people over the age of 65 are expected to be spending December 25 alone in their homes... and that's where Careline comes in! Lonely at Christmas - Solutions There are various campaigns being set-up across London to try and prevent elderly people from being alone on Christmas Day. The Haberdashery Café in North London is opening its doors and serving Christmas dinner along with providing entertainment to around 30 people - …
Careline alarms UK: All you need to know
Margaret Blackwood, from East Sussex, is one of many customers of our Careline Alarms UK. Since the passing of her husband, Derek in 2005, Margaret has lived alone. Although she has arthritis in her hip, she is very independent and enjoys getting out with her three grandchildren. Her hip means that she is less mobile than she used to be and her independence was challenged by this in the spring of 2011. One morning Margaret had a fall when tidying the house, she simply lost her balance and fell to the ground. “I was on the floor for over three hours”, says Margaret, “but it felt …
Elderly Couple Share their Wisdom
We often find ourselves talking about how we can care for our elderly loved ones and help them in any way we can. But an elderly couple have given us at Careline a reminder of how much elderly people have to give back. The following story shows just how much wisdom, advice, and kindness our elders have that we often take for granted. Elderly couple help young man A caring elderly couple were at the train station in Atlanta, when they stopped to help a young man. Another commuter managed to capture the tender moment. The young man, one of many commuters, was sat at the station …
Gift Ideas for Elderly Relatives
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 …
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 …
