Christmas 2022 is almost here. While this year's festivities are in full swing, the Careline alarm service will always be there to support you. Our 24/7 Care Team is open 365 days of the year, including Christmas Day. No matter the time of day or night, if a Careline alarm user presses their pendant button, our Care Team will be there to respond. In the run-up to the big day, we'd like to share with you the Christmas opening hours for the Careline365 Customer Service team. Please note that the Customer Service team is entirely separate from our emergency Care Team. The Care Team is …
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 …
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 …
A Guide to the Different Types of Pensions
Pensions can be a confusing subject. Whether you're approaching retirement or only just starting to plan for the future, understanding your pension(s) is crucial if you want to look after your finances. Did you know there are three main types of pension in the UK? This article will explain the different types of pensions to help you find the right scheme for you. What are the Main Types of Pension? Plenty of us don't bother thinking about our pensions until we're well into our working life. After all, retirement seems a lifetime away when you're a young person in your first job. But …
Careline365: Leading the Telecare Industry with Ultra-Fast Connection Times
When it comes to your Careline alarm, we understand that a speedy service is crucial. In an emergency situation, minutes and even seconds can make all the difference. That's why we're proud to announce our new ultra-fast connection times. We've been testing the latest generation of Careline alarms to ensure that we're providing the best possible service. These tests involved the Careline GSM Alarm and the Careline GPS Alarm. Market-Leading Connection Times After thorough testing, we can announce that the Careline GSM Alarm connects to our Care Team in just 5 seconds on …
How Does the Coronavirus Vaccine Work? A UK Guide
Since the UK's coronavirus vaccination programme began, more than 52 million people have already received their first dose of the jab. What's more, more than 17 million people have received both doses for maximum protection against Covid-19! You've probably heard about the different kinds of vaccines available here in the UK. Today's article will explain how the coronavirus vaccine works. We'll also break down the differences between the three different vaccines currently being rolled out nationwide. Coronavirus Vaccines in the UK As you probably know, there are currently three …
