For people living with arthritis, daily tasks can prove difficult. Getting dressed or cooking a meal can become painful experiences. Therefore, it is important that people with arthritis know how to make these tasks less challenging. Fortunately, there are plenty of household gadgets for managing arthritis. In this article, we look at 5 of the best household gadgets for people with arthritis. What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints. The most common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which cause pain and inflammation. Osteoarthritis …
Respite Care: How It Can Help
Caring for a loved one can be challenging. Whilst it is rewarding to support your loved one and grow closer to them, the demands of care may leave you burnt out at times. This can leave you struggling to provide the care your loved one needs. Fortunately, respite care is an option. What is Respite Care? Carers deserve some time away from their responsibilities. Respite care gives you the opportunity to step back and let someone else take care of your loved one. There are several forms of respite care available, including visits from a carer or a short stay in a care …
10 Affordable Kitchen Gadgets for Elderly People
Whether you're a culinary whiz or a kitchen nightmare, you may need a helping hand with certain jobs as you get older. Thankfully, there are lots of helpful kitchen gadgets for elderly and/or disabled people. If your elderly parent could do with a hand, you're in luck. We're sharing 10 of the most helpful, affordable kitchen gadgets money can buy. Let's dive in. 1 - Kettle Tipper Here in the UK, we all love a good cuppa. However, as we age, some of us might struggle to lift a heavy kettle. This can often lead to nasty scalds or burns when things go wrong. A kettle tipper is the …
Best Daily Living Aids for Over-60s
Getting older is a fact of life, but ageing doesn't have to mean sacrificing independence. At Careline365, we recognise that your elderly loved ones may need some support to remain healthy and active. Fortunately, there are plenty of daily living aids available that can improve quality of life. Offering support with mobility, hygiene, and daily chores, these are some of the best daily living aids available for your loved ones. What are Daily Living Aids? A daily living aid is any form of equipment that makes it easier for a person to perform certain tasks. Often, they are …
Chair Yoga: How to Get Started
Chair yoga is a great way to get into yoga if you have limited range of motion. If you have a mobility condition, or if you are dealing with a long-term injury, it can be surprising what you can do without leaving your chair. Chair yoga is ideal for building up strength and increasing your flexibility whilst also staying safe and stable. First Steps The first step is obvious: get a chair. It is best to use a chair with a back, no handles, and one that is flat on the ground to avoid movement. We can all get very busy at times, and it is very important to fit some movement …
Commonwealth Games: Which Sports Are Most Suitable for the Elderly?
The Commonwealth Games have recently ended and the spectacle of so many sporting events still hasn't worn off. People across the country have been inspired to take up new sports, and this year's games have shown that age is only a number. For over-60s, however, the desire to take up new activities may be dulled by health worries. But there are plenty of sports suitable for the elderly, and we have picked out some of the best. Sports of the Commonwealth Games This year's Commonwealth Games showcased a myriad of sports. Whilst we're not expecting you to start sprinting or jump …
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