There is another month of summer ahead of us, but it will be over before we know it. For those of us who aren’t ready for the warm weather to end, we might already be thinking about a holiday somewhere hotter. Fortunately, there are some holiday destinations that enjoy hotter weather when the cold reaches us. To help give you something to look forward to as temperatures cool, here is our list of the top winter sun holidays. What is a Winter Sun Holiday? The term ‘winter sun holiday’ is, in simplest terms, a name given to holidays to locales that continue to receive sunny …
Hobbies to Try in Summer 2023
Summer has arrived, and it has brought warmer weather and longer days with it. This makes it the perfect time to encourage your elderly loved ones to pick up some new hobbies - and you can do it too. With plenty of opportunities for getting out of the house, as well as hot days where you want to stay inside, there's no end to the hobbies you and your loved ones can try this summer. How to Pick a Hobby With so many hobbies to choose from, it's important to know how to pick a hobby that appeals to you or your loved ones. Whilst in some ways we would encourage you to try …
Easy Exercises for Older People at Home
Many elderly people can struggle to get out of the house. Mobility issues and health conditions can make it difficult to remain healthy. However, it is advised that elderly people get at least 150 minutes of exercise every week. So, how can we maintain a healthy lifestyle and ensure we are getting enough exercise? Here are some simple yet effective exercises for older people to do at home. Warming Up Firstly, remember that stretching before and after exercise is an important part of any routine. Warming up prepares your heart, lungs, and muscles for a workout. Just five minutes spent …
Arranging Travel Insurance for Elderly Parents
When our elderly parents want to go travelling, it's important that they're protected. Not only is there a chance the trip could get cancelled, but there is always a risk of accidents whilst abroad. Getting travel insurance for your elderly parents will protect their finances, and offer additional peace of mind, should anything happen before or during their holiday. What Does Travel Insurance Cover? The exact coverage provided by travel insurance for your elderly parents will depend on the policy they take out. Most travel insurance policies will reimburse your loved ones if …
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee: Activities for Elderly Loved Ones
With the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend right around the corner, we look at the best activities for your elderly loved ones during this special celebration. It has been seventy years since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned, making her the longest-reigning British monarch in history. This also means there has never been a Platinum Jubilee in the UK before; truly, this is a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. With many of us off work for the long weekend, it's the perfect opportunity to engage in some activities with your elderly loved ones. But what are you going to do? Here are some …
Trace Your Family Tree: Activities for Older People
This winter, we're all looking for ways to keep ourselves busy. Lots of popular activities for older people simply aren't possible during the winter. However, we've got one activity in particular to recommend today: tracing your family tree. Television programmes like Who Do You Think You Are? and Long Lost Family have inspired lots of people to start researching their history. Whether you choose to use a genealogy service or knuckle down for some research by yourself, we're here to talk you through how to trace your family tree. Do It Yourself or Use a Service? Nowadays, there are …
