On May 6th, the nation and the Commonwealth will come together to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. Some of us may be old enough to remember the coronation of the late Queen in 1953, but for most of us it's a never-seen-before spectacle. This momentous occasion is also an opportunity for families and communities to come together. With that in mind, we are looking at a selection of activities you can take part in with your loved ones over the coronation weekend. Watch the Ceremony with Your Community The Coronation is set to be broadcast live on ITV, Sky, and …
Are Generational Communication Issues Causing Us to Patronise Over-65s?
Do We Patronise the Elderly? According to data from Careline365's study, over half of older people have felt patronised by someone younger than them. Modern language barriers, differences in values, gaps in knowledge, and more, can make communication between generations difficult. It seems the approach young people take to talking with someone older can come off as patronising. To dig deeper into this communication issue, Careline365 spoke to both younger and older people to discover how they feel about this problem. Careline365 asked both those older and younger than 65 for …
Careline365 Are The Evening Standard’s Top Pick for Personal Alarms
The Evening Standard have released their list of the ten best personal alarms for the elderly, and it is our pleasure to announce that our service has received their Top Choice accolade. We are thrilled that Careline365’s efforts to support the wellbeing of vulnerable people have been recognised. Our commitment is to provide you with the support you need, when you need it, with our range of personal alarms. In their list, the Evening Standard included three Careline365 products, highlighting our digital and fall detection options. They also praised our 24/7 monitoring service …
A Look Forward: A Nation in Mourning
On 8th September 2022, it was announced that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had passed away at her residence in Balmoral. In the aftermath of such a momentous announcement, many people in the UK and across the Commonwealth will be mourning the loss of Britain's longest-reigning monarch. However, just as many people are likely to be wondering what happens next. Operations London Bridge, Unicorn, and Spring Tide The death of Her Majesty the Queen has meant several special plans have come into effect. The most famous of these is Operation London Bridge, a series of protocols that …
How to Keep Safe During A Heatwave
The UK has been warned of another heatwave over the next few days. Although it is fantastic to have such wonderful weather, it is also important to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. Over-75s are categorised as most at risk from harm during a heatwave. The most common consequences are dehydration, overheating, or heatstroke. Luckily, we have compiled some top tips for keeping yourself and others safe during the heatwave. Stay Indoors Where Possible Those who are at particularly high risk should try and stay cool indoors where they can. The best ways to keep your house cool are …
Mental Health Awareness: Elderly Suicide
There has been a real push in recent years to destigmatise mental health issues. This has been really helpful for the younger generation. However, we sometimes forget about the impact poor mental health can have on the elderly. There are many aspects of growing older that can make people feel isolated. In honour of World Mental Health Day, we wanted to share the signs to look out for to prevent elderly suicide. Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50. Although the rate of male suicide declines slowly between the ages of 44 to 64 years old, after this it begins to rise again. …
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