Living far away from elderly parents can be an unsettling prospect for both the elderly and their children. In situations like this, concerns of health, finances, and independence can arise. However, there are several simple solutions that can resolve everyone's worries. In this article, we will be sharing several helpful tips to make the challenges of living far away from elderly parents a little less daunting. 1. Communication Loneliness is a serious problem for many older people in the UK. Adults living far away from elderly parents often worry that their loved ones may feel …
Pension Credit: A Guide
Pension Credit is an easy to claim benefit that will help top up your loved one's income once they reach State Pension age. If your loved one is eligible, but not claiming Pension Credit, they could be missing out on vital financial support totalling hundreds of pounds each week. What is Pension Credit? Separate from State Pension, Pension Credit is extra money most pensioners can receive to help make ends meet. Depending on circumstances, this benefit can also help with housing costs, including reductions in rent or council tax. While the amount received is impacted by income, …
Energy Efficiency: Save On Your Winter Energy Bill
Energy efficiency is a hot topic, particularly during the colder months of the year. The additional cost of heating can be a strain on your winter energy bill if you don't clamp down on it. Keeping a warm, dry home is also really important for your health in the winter. Here are some ideas on how to make your home more energy efficient, and ways to help you save on your bill. Do-It-Yourself Energy Savers There are some very easy, small things you can do yourself to improve the overall energy efficiency of your home. While they may be small changes to your daily routine, …
UK Day Trips For You And Your Elderly Parents
Holidays abroad can be great fun. However, there's no denying the expense and organisation that goes into planning an exotic getaway. If you're looking to save on time, money, and organisation, there's nothing better than one of these UK day trips. There'll be no queuing at the airport, worrying about insurance, transferring money into different currencies, or learning key phrases in a different language. For elderly people, a holiday abroad might not be practical for any number of reasons. It could be mobility issues making it difficult to travel or financial worries getting in the …
Winter Health for Carers and the Elderly
It's incredibly important that at this time of year we make sure that our winter health is our top priority. The cold weather can put the elderly at risk, which in-turn places even more pressure on the NHS. Flu and Covid are more likely to affect us this time of year. Therefore, it's important to look after your health this winter. Temperatures are already plummeting to two degrees or even less in the mornings and evenings. The cold affects older people the most due to their frail bodies and various medical conditions. To avoid winter deaths where preventable, we need to understand …
Top 10 Mindfulness Techniques
When you hear the word meditation, what springs to mind? Is it sitting cross-legged and humming with your eyes shut? That is probably what pops into most minds. However, there is a type of meditation that you can practice anywhere, at any point in the day, with your eyes open and your legs uncrossed. It's called mindfulness. Mindfulness can be used to lessen feelings of stress and even improve moods in those who experience anxiety or depression. The aim of mindfulness is to be fully present in the current moment without being overwhelmed. Think 'stopping to smell the roses'. …
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