In this week's news round-up we cover the following stories: Living costs for pensioners in South East exceed UK average reported by the Sussex Express. Health chiefs urge elderly get their Flu vaccine as early as possible, reported in The Gazette and finally the story reported in The Guardian that states 'Half of UK adults are financially vulnerable'. Pensioners Living Costs Exceed UK Average A report featured in the Sussex Express has said that pensioners living in the South East are paying living costs that are above the UK average. The research by the Financial Planning …
News: Elderly People need to Exercise for their health and to ease healthcare pressure
Stories hitting the headlines this week include the topic of exercise. Experts have called for a shift in the ‘prevailing attitude’ which views exercise as an activity only for the young. Also new research has found that volunteering could be an effective way for seniors to boost their cognitive function. Elderly Must Exercise The main story from the week concerns the elderly and exercising. Reported in the Telegraph, the headline read, "Old age is not for taking it easy. Elderly must exercise to keep health costs down, say experts". The story went on to state that doctors …
News: Eggs Declared Safe For Elderly 30 Years After Salmonella Scare
In this week's Careline news round up we discuss the risk of Salmonella, 30 years on from the UK crisis, and the Food Standards Agency's new announcement. Also, loneliness in the elderly hit the headlines, and the story of the Minister who says elderly should sell their homes to pay for care costs. UK Eggs Declared Safe For Elderly & Pregnant To Consume after Salmonella Scare The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have announced this week that the elderly, pregnant and babies can now safely consume runny and raw British eggs, which in the previous 30 years was a danger to health due …
4 Myths About Personal Alarms You Should Dismiss
4 Myths About Personal Alarms You Should Dismiss There is plenty to know about our personal alarms and the service we offer, and we try to make it as clear as possible for our customers to understand. There can be some confusion or assumptions made about personal alarms so we're here today to clear the top four myths up about personal alarms. 1 - They're expensive and overpriced One of the common myths is that people think personal alarms are expensive and overpriced. This isn't the case. At Careline, we provide the UK's cheapest prices with plans to suit every individual. …
Changing Seasons – What To Look Forward To
Changing Seasons – What To Look Forward To Changing season, from to Summer to Autumn, can be somewhat a sad time for many. The evenings slowly draw in and the mornings are darker, the clocks will go back and the luscious green leaves fade and start to fall. That Summer feeling is lost, and the weather soon starts to change. This period of moving from Summer to Autumn shouldn't be a negative time however, as with Autumn comes plenty of perks. Cosy Nights In Part of Autumn/Winter that many people enjoy is the cosying up indoors, watching great television and movies when …
Making the Perfect Afternoon Tea
Making the Perfect Afternoon Tea Who doesn't love a good afternoon tea? Cucumber sandwiches, egg sandwiches, Victoria Sponge, Scones - you name it! Traditional teas can be something done both at home, or enjoyed out in a country house, restaurant or hotel. But what makes the perfect afternoon tea, and how did they come about? - We're here to discuss! The History It's widely claimed that Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford, first introduced the concept of an afternoon tea all the way back in 1840. The Duchess apparently complained of "having that sinking feeling" during the …
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