Remembering to take medication correctly each day isn't always easy. It can be especially tricky for people with conditions like Dementia or Alzheimer's. One of the biggest worries for their families is that they won't remember to take their medication, or may forget they've already taken it, causing them to accidentally take too high a dose. Luckily, there are a number of medication reminders available for people who are struggling with remembering their medication. Here are the best medication reminders for older people - including pillboxes, pharmacy services, and smartphone …
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 …
Top 5 Christmas Markets In The UK This Festive Season
As we enter the colder months, thoughts are turning towards upcoming festivities. No doubt some people are already preparing their decorations. Others will be planning days out to experience all that Christmastime has to offer. To help you think ahead and get into the Yuletide spirit, we've picked out five of the top Christmas Markets for 2022. 1. Winter Wonderland - Hyde Park, London 18th November - 2nd JanuaryWinter Wonderland in Hyde Park is perhaps the most well known Christmas market in the UK. It's free to enter, and there is something to be found for everyone in the family. …
What You Need to Know Before Investing Money
Later in life, many of us must consider what options are available to us in terms of how we use our money. Most people would like to reap the rewards of the money they have. This is why a lot of people turn to investing. The prospect of investing money for the first time can feel like a minefield, so we wanted to break down some of your options and look at the risks and rewards of each. What is an Investment? An investment means storing your money where it will hopefully earn interest. An investment is always a gamble though, and it is crucial to understand this fully before you …
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 …
What is NHS Continuing Healthcare?
When we require care, we are often required to pay towards it. However, some of us may be eligible to have our care paid for through NHS continuing healthcare. What is NHS Continuing Healthcare? Continuing healthcare is a package provided by the NHS for those with “primary health needs”. NHS continuing healthcare covers the costs of the support you need. Those who receive care at home will have the costs covered; if in a care home, the NHS will pay for your fees. Eligibility You can receive NHS continuing care if you have any ongoing significant physical or mental health …
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- …
- 65
- Next Page »
