If your loved ones are on a low income and need monetary support, Universal Credit could provide help with their living costs. With bills rising across the country, more and more people are in need of a helping hand. If they are eligible, Universal Credit could help your loved ones' money go a little bit further each month. What is Universal Credit? Universal Credit is designed to help people of all ages, circumstances, and backgrounds with their monthly living costs. It is a non-taxable benefit that is based on your income, savings, and investments. This wide reaching …
Losing Weight: Tips for Over-60s
As we get older, it can become more difficult for us to lose weight. This is because our metabolism slows down, making it harder for us to burn calories. As we age and put weight on, our body actively tries to maintain this weight. This means your body may be working against you. However, it is possible to lose weight safely in older age. Keep reading to discover our tips for losing weight over 60. Losing Weight Safely The process of losing weight when you’re over 60 will be different to how you might have approached it when you were younger. The elderly body functions …
Quick Recipes For Elderly People: Our Top 3 Dishes
We all know the importance of a balanced, nutritional diet. However, it can be difficult to make sure that your elderly loved one is getting the most nutrients out of their cooking. From mobility issues and reduced grip, to transport issues making it difficult to get to the supermarket, cooking can become quite the challenge as we get older. Of course, we all want to stay safe and independent; being able to cook for ourselves is an important part of this. That's why we've compiled a few quick recipes for older people to prepare with ease. We should encourage our elderly relatives …
Top 10 Small Cars for Older Drivers in the UK
Lots of things change as we get older. We have different needs and different lifestyles – it's only natural that we have different requirements for our vehicles too. If you or your elderly parents are in the market for a new small car, you're in the right place. We've compiled a list of our top 10 small cars for older drivers in the UK. To form the list, we've looked at important factors such as safety, cost, comfort, and extra features. For every car, we've tried to find prices for a new model versus pre-owned. How to Choose a Car There are hundreds of different cars on …
7 Must-Have Gadgets for Over-60s
Technology is a valuable part of modern life that benefits everyone, young and old. There are plenty of useful gadgets that can make older people's lives much easier. From personal safety devices to useful kitchen tools, we're sharing our favourite must-have gadgets for over-60s. 1. Mobile Phone Nowadays, most people own a mobile phone. In 2023, 87% of all people in the UK owned a smartphone. Amongst people aged 55 to 64, 86% had a smartphone, as did 80% of over-65s. There is good reason that mobile phones have become so popular. They are a convenient way to keep in touch with …
Phonelines are Changing – How This Affects Your Personal Alarm
Around 77% of homes in the UK are fitted with a working landline phone. Chances are, you are one of them. However, the UK's phonelines are set to undergo a major change which will affect everyone – including personal alarm users. If you weren't aware that this was happening, there's no reason to worry. We have put together this short guide to the changes being made to the nation's phonelines, including how it will affect your personal alarm. How are Phonelines Changing? Back in 2016, the telecoms industry – which includes companies such as BT, OpenReach, and Virgin Media – …
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