The NHS reports that more than a million older people are lonely and cut off from society in this country. There are a number of reasons older people are more prone to isolation – it could be the loss of a spouse or partner, family moving away with busy lives of their own, ill health, or a lack of resources to get out and about. If you are worried a friend or family member may be suffering from loneliness, here are some signs to look out for and ideas to help them. Signs Of Isolation Many elderly people will suffer loneliness in silence, so it can be hard to tell if a loved one is …
4 Things To Do If You Have A Family History Of Heart Disease
This article was contributed by Chris of Spend It Like Beckham Heart disease is a term used to describe many kinds of heart conditions. The most common heart condition is coronary artery disease, the biggest killer of men and women in 2019. Sadly, heart disease can run in families. Those with a family history of the disease are 60% to 75% more at risk of developing it themselves. Therefore, it's vital that you prepare. But how can you do that? Here are four things you should do if you have a family history of heart disease. 1. Get the Facts First things first, you need …
Healthy Nutrition for Older People
The importance of a healthy, well-balanced diet cannot be underestimated. As we age our bodies begin to change. As such, we should also adjust how we feed our bodies. This is particularly true for those elderly people who face conditions such as heart disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Today, we're taking a look at nutrition for older people How Our Bodies Change: As we get older, many of us become less active. This means that we need fewer calories each day to fuel our bodies, since activity is reduced. However, most of the healthy eating principles we all know do not …
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 …
What You Need to Know Before Investing Money
Later in life, many of us must consider what options are available to us in terms of how we use our money. Most people would like to reap the rewards of the money they have. This is why a lot of people turn to investing. The prospect of investing money for the first time can feel like a minefield, so we wanted to break down some of your options and look at the risks and rewards of each. What is an Investment? An investment means storing your money where it will hopefully earn interest. An investment is always a gamble though, and it is crucial to understand this fully before you …
What is NHS Continuing Healthcare?
When we require care, we are often required to pay towards it. However, some of us may be eligible to have our care paid for through NHS continuing healthcare. What is NHS Continuing Healthcare? Continuing healthcare is a package provided by the NHS for those with “primary health needs”. NHS continuing healthcare covers the costs of the support you need. Those who receive care at home will have the costs covered; if in a care home, the NHS will pay for your fees. Eligibility You can receive NHS continuing care if you have any ongoing significant physical or mental health …
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