The news moves so fast these days. From social media to live updates on news websites and 24-hour news channels on television, we're more informed than ever. The days of waiting for the morning paper to learn the headlines are behind us. However, with so much information out there, it isn't always easy to tell fact from fiction. So-called 'fake news' is pretty common on the internet. Before you share that news article or Facebook post, how can you be sure it's actually true? Today, we'll be giving you a guide to fact-checking on the internet. Keep reading to learn how to spot fake …
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Deprivation of Assets – Everything You Need to Know
Deprivation of assets: what is it? And more importantly, how does it affect you? If your local authority is arranging social care for you or your elderly parents, you need to know the rules around deprivation of assets. Keep reading to find out what you need to know. What is Deprivation of Assets? If you need social care, such as help at home from a carer or moving into a care home, you have a couple of options. You can select your own care provider and pay for care yourself, or you can go through the local authority and receive social care funding if you're eligible. If you …
5 New Skills to Learn in Retirement
In later life, it's important to find ways to fill your time. Being retired shouldn't mean life becomes boring. If anything, now is the time to explore new things and expand your horizons. There are so many hobbies you can get involved in. To help inspire you, here are our 5 favourite new skills to learn during retirement. Many are very affordable (if not free) and totally practical, too. There is a hobby out there for everyone. 1. Learn a Foreign Language Whether you're jetting off on holiday or want to expand your knowledge, learning a foreign language is still an excellent skill …
What is the Best Key Safe for Elderly People?
Key safes are an important part of the Careline Alarm service, especially for elderly people and those who live alone. A key safe means that trusted people such as relatives, friends, and neighbours can enter your home to help you in an emergency. There are so many different key safes available to buy, but which is the best key safe for elderly people? Today, we'll be taking a look at three fantastic key safes, all of which are available from Careline365. What is a Key Safe? A key safe is a secure metal box that you can fix to an exterior wall of your home. Inside, you can …
Gifts for Elderly People – Ultimate Gift Guide 2023
Shopping for presents is never easy, but finding the perfect gifts for elderly loved ones can be especially challenging. Luckily, we're here to help with this ultimate gift guide for elderly people. Whether you're shopping for Christmas or birthday presents, Mother's Day or Father's Day, or a get well soon gift, there's something for everybody. Click on any of the links below to jump to the relevant category, or just keep scrolling to see all our gift ideas for older people. 5 Great Gifts for Elderly Women Shopping for your elderly mother or grandmother isn't always …
