Not only is it National Baking Week this week (17th - 23rd October), it is also the semi-final of the Great British Bake Off! What other excuses could we possibly need to get stuck into some baking? Autumn is the perfect time to get back into baking. There is nothing better than enjoying a homemade pie or slice of cake with a cup of tea on a chilly October evening. With Halloween and Bonfire night just around the corner too, there are lots of parties and events going on so why not show off your skills with a few of our favourite bakes. The Baking Basics If your baking is a …
One-Pot Meals for Autumn
As evenings get colder and darker over the coming months, many will be swapping summery salads and light dishes for hearty dinners. For many elderly people cooking a large elaborate meal is not an option, particularly when living alone. That's where one-pot meals come in! One-Pot Meals Cooking a complicated evening meal is the last thing you want to do when it’s cold outside. A one-pot meal is a simple way to enjoy dinner without making a mess! Cooking your own meals is more nutritious and a healthy alternative to ready-meals which are often full of salt and fat. Not only are …
Careline celebrates the Queen’s 90th Birthday
Today marks Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday and as a result there are lots of exciting events taking place today and over the next few months. As part of the celebrations, we at Careline365 personal alarms, have taken a look at the Queen’s life and how you can get involved in her birthday. Queen Elizabeth II The Queen’s quintessential ‘Britishness’ makes her a very recognisable figure and has earned her the love and respect of millions of people around the world. This may have something to do with the fact that Queen Elizabeth is the longest serving monarch having spent 64 years …
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 …
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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