Our loved ones can struggle with their mobility as they age. This can be due to any number of reasons. However, it’s important that our loved ones do not resort to a sedentary lifestyle. A lack of activity can lead to new health problems and a worsening of existing conditions. Fortunately, certain types of chairs can help encourage your loved ones’ mobility and independence, which are both things we want to support at Careline365. To help you find the right chairs for your loved one, we have compiled this list of the top chairs for supporting elderly mobility. How Chairs Can …
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 …
How to Stay Healthy: Vitamins
Most of us know that the best way to get the vitamins, minerals and nutrients we need is from food. However, many older adults have a hard time eating a full and balanced diet. A few reasons for this could be: Lack of appetite. Difficulty chewing. Fixed budgets. Supplementing with vitamins may be an option. But, it's important to know exactly what to take and when. Is it worth taking vitamins? Vitamins can do just what they say on the tin - fill the gaps in your loved one's diet. But they aren't always the answer. Taking a high dosage or taking them for a long …
10 Best Christmas Gifts for Older Parents
If you're looking for Christmas gifts for older parents and grandparents, we're here to help. Lots of us haven't been able to see our elderly relatives in a long time, so it's only natural to want to find the best Christmas presents for them. After all, gift-giving is a wonderful way to show that you care. Take a look at our recommendations and get some great Christmas gifts for your elderly parents. 1. Ancestry DNA Kit Does your parent love watching Who Do You Think You Are or Long Lost Family? If so, this could be the ideal gift for mum or dad. An Ancestry DNA kit allows your …
Stress Awareness: How to beat stress
Stress Awareness: How to beat stress There is a whole host of reasons why people can become stressed. Whether it is because of pressure and the size of your workload in the office, or because of a hectic and busy schedule whilst at home. The NHS defines stress as "the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure." They go on to say that the pressure turns into stress when you feel unable to cope. Today, we will firstly look at the health issues which can be triggered by stress, before moving on to the ways that we can beat it in the hope of increasing stress …
NHS team up with Amazon Alexa
As of this week, you will be able to “Ask Alexa” for advice and information regarding health conditions. This comes after a partnership was formed between Amazon and the NHS. Previously, the Alexa device was programmed to scour several different online sources for health information. This meant the information relayed back to the device user may not necessarily be from a reputable source. Furthermore, it was not always verified by medical professionals. The device will now recognize that the user is asking a health-related question and will link directly to information provided by …
