Do you have a smartphone? If you do, then you also have a repository of nearly four thousand emojis at your fingertips. But what do they mean? And when should you use them? Even the most tech-savvy amongst us can get confused from time to time. To make online communication that little bit easier, we've found the most common emojis and translated them for you. What Are Emojis? Most of us are familiar with emojis, even if we don't have a smartphone. They've been used in adverts, on clothing, and there's even a movie dedicated to them. In their simplest form, emojis are …
Healthy Nutrition for Older People
The importance of a healthy, well-balanced diet cannot be underestimated. As we age our bodies begin to change. As such, we should also adjust how we feed our bodies. This is particularly true for those elderly people who face conditions such as heart disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Today, we're taking a look at nutrition for older people How Our Bodies Change: As we get older, many of us become less active. This means that we need fewer calories each day to fuel our bodies, since activity is reduced. However, most of the healthy eating principles we all know do not …
Heart Failure Symptoms in Elderly People
In the UK, around 900,000 people are affected by heart failure. When you have heart failure, your heart doesn't function properly, preventing it from effectively pumping blood around the body. Heart failure isn't immediately lethal, but it can cause prolonged health complications. Therefore, it is important to recognise heart failure symptoms in our elderly loved ones so the condition can be treated. Causes of Heart Failure Often, heart failure cannot be ascribed to any one cause. Rather, it is often caused by multiple problems at the same time. These problems may be as a …
Hobbies to Try in Summer 2023
Summer has arrived, and it has brought warmer weather and longer days with it. This makes it the perfect time to encourage your elderly loved ones to pick up some new hobbies - and you can do it too. With plenty of opportunities for getting out of the house, as well as hot days where you want to stay inside, there's no end to the hobbies you and your loved ones can try this summer. How to Pick a Hobby With so many hobbies to choose from, it's important to know how to pick a hobby that appeals to you or your loved ones. Whilst in some ways we would encourage you to try …
Insurance Guide For The Elderly
When you have elderly loved ones, it is important to think about their financial security. Anticipating the potential problems they may encounter in the future is essential. For peace of mind, many people decide to take out an insurance policy of some kind. There are several types of insurance available for older people, but it is not always easy to find the right policy for them. This article will aim to inform you about the different kinds of insurance policies available and will hopefully allow you to make more informed choices in the future. What is Insurance? In a nutshell, an …
Easy Exercises for Older People at Home
Many elderly people can struggle to get out of the house. Mobility issues and health conditions can make it difficult to remain healthy. However, it is advised that elderly people get at least 150 minutes of exercise every week. So, how can we maintain a healthy lifestyle and ensure we are getting enough exercise? Here are some simple yet effective exercises for older people to do at home. Warming Up Firstly, remember that stretching before and after exercise is an important part of any routine. Warming up prepares your heart, lungs, and muscles for a workout. Just five minutes spent …
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