Sometimes our loved ones need extra support. If they have a severe disability, whether due to age or a health condition, they may require someone to help look after them. In these circumstances, your loved one may be eligible for attendance allowance. What is Attendance Allowance? Attendance allowance is a benefit available to people over state pension age. It provides financial support to help pay for personal care or supervision. Your loved one can receive up to £101.75 a week depending on how much support they need. Eligibility for Attendance Allowance To receive …
How To Deal With An Elderly Parent’s Difficult Behaviour
As our elderly parents age, certain conditions can cause changes in personality and behaviour. This is often just a natural part of life. However, there may be some occasions where it is necessary to step in and address your parent's behaviour. These conversations can be uncomfortable for all involved, particularly if your parent is living with a condition like dementia. Nevertheless, it's important to try and help your parent to control their difficult behaviour. Today, we'll discuss a few common examples of behavioural issues in older adults and share our top tips for talking …
Living with Elderly Parents: Pros and Cons
If your elderly parents are starting to struggle at home, you may consider having them move in with you for support. After all, it's surely cheaper than moving into a care home, and you'll be reassured that they're in capable hands. However, it's important to know whether this is right for you. Not every household is suited to an elderly relative moving in, and it's also important to consider the emotional and mental impacts. To help you make the right decision, we explore the pros and cons of living with elderly parents. The Welfare of Our Loved Ones It's natural to worry about our …
Top 5 Podcasts for Older People
When televisions starting popping up in British households in the 1950s, there was concern that it would cause the end of radio as we know it. By the 60s, 9 in 10 UK households owned a TV and it did mean that rather than sitting around a radio to listen to their favourite shows, British families now watched them instead. Radio did see a steady decline in listeners as the years and decades went by, just as had been predicted. However, as the internet developed, a new wave of listening began: podcasts. Previously known as audioblogging, its roots can be traced back to the 80s. …
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 …
How To Use Prime Video: Tips for Your Elderly Parents
Launched in the latter part of 2006, Prime Video quickly became one of the world's largest streaming platforms. It allowed those with Prime membership to watch films and TV shows on demand. A recent study found that Netflix, Prime Video's biggest rival, had the same amount of subscribers as all conventional television subscribers in the US combined: 73% of households. They went on to overtake traditional television watchers in 2019. Netflix has plateaued slightly over the past few years but newer services like Prime Video and Hulu have gained a larger market share. How Much Does …
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