If your loved one needs help with day-to-day tasks, whether that includes problems with mobility or daily living, they may be eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). This useful benefit could help provide financial aid to help them get the support they need. What is Personal Independence Payment? Personal Independence Payment is a tax free benefit that replaced Adult Disability Allowance. It is provided to people over 16 and under State Pension age. This benefit is designed to help people who have difficulty completing everyday tasks or getting around due to a …
Everything You Need to Know About Careline Alarms
If you're thinking about purchasing a Careline Alarm, it's important that you can make an informed choice. With so many devices and services available to choose from, and different terminology being used across the market, it can get confusing. Fortunately, we have created a helpful and comprehensive guide explaining the Careline365 personal alarm service. Find out how it can benefit you or your loved ones, as well as the details of our different Careline Alarm offerings. Before we look at the Careline365 personal alarm service, however, you may be wondering why you should …
How To Deal With An Elderly Parent’s Difficult Behaviour
As our elderly parents age, certain conditions can cause changes in personality and behaviour. This is often just a natural part of life. However, there may be some occasions where it is necessary to step in and address your parent's behaviour. These conversations can be uncomfortable for all involved, particularly if your parent is living with a condition like dementia. Nevertheless, it's important to try and help your parent to control their difficult behaviour. Today, we'll discuss a few common examples of behavioural issues in older adults and share our top tips for talking …
Living with Elderly Parents: Pros and Cons
If your elderly parents are starting to struggle at home, you may consider having them move in with you for support. After all, it's surely cheaper than moving into a care home, and you'll be reassured that they're in capable hands. However, it's important to know whether this is right for you. Not every household is suited to an elderly relative moving in, and it's also important to consider the emotional and mental impacts. To help you make the right decision, we explore the pros and cons of living with elderly parents. The Welfare of Our Loved Ones It's natural to worry about our …
Why You Should Try Volunteering
Retirement leaves us with a lot more free time to spend doing what we enjoy. However, it can also take away our sense of purpose. This may leave you looking for something new to do with your time. Alternatively, you may need something to do to help you stay active in later life – an important consideration for supporting your physical health. Fortunately, volunteering may be the ideal activity for you. If you aren't convinced, here are 7 reasons why you should try volunteering. Volunteering Explained You are likely already familiar with the idea of volunteering. It may even be …
Top 5 Podcasts for Older People
When televisions starting popping up in British households in the 1950s, there was concern that it would cause the end of radio as we know it. By the 60s, 9 in 10 UK households owned a TV and it did mean that rather than sitting around a radio to listen to their favourite shows, British families now watched them instead. Radio did see a steady decline in listeners as the years and decades went by, just as had been predicted. However, as the internet developed, a new wave of listening began: podcasts. Previously known as audioblogging, its roots can be traced back to the 80s. …
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