As we age, our muscles weaken and deteriorate. The clinical term for this gradual loss is sarcopenia. Its effects also include a loss of stamina and difficulty completing physical activities. A study in 2018 was picked up by newspapers and interpreted as having found evidence for measures against age-related muscle weakening. However, this was not the case. It found that, by the age of 75, people have up to 50% fewer nerves controlling the muscles. With these weakening connections, the muscles begin to shrink. The muscle fibres, in turn, struggle to contract and this causes muscle …
How to use a Supra C500 Key Safe
In today's post, we're taking a look at the Supra C500 Key Safe and how to install it properly. If you're on the fence about adding a key safe to your order, read on. If you've already ordered your alarm and later decide you want a key safe, give our friendly team a call on 0800 101 3333 and we'll help you out. What is a Key Safe? A key safe is a secure place to store spare keys. It offers a convenient way for the homeowner and authorised visitors to enter the home quickly and safely. With a key safe, there is no need to leave keys under the doormat, where thieves know to check. A …
Tips on How to Stay Safe Online
The virtual online world can be a difficult one to navigate and people are becoming increasingly susceptible to being targets of scammers. It is important to stay safe online and so we have come up with a comprehensive list of things you can do to ensure you are staying safe whilst surfing the web. Your Privacy: Every webpage online has a ‘Privacy Policy’ which you should use to control how much of your information is accessible to other users and parties. For example, Facebook can allow you to alter whether strangers can see your full or basic profile. This means personal …
Choosing the right Careline emergency contacts
When you purchase your personal alarm from Careline365, the user will be invited to select around five or six emergency contacts. Your emergency contacts are an important part of the Careline personal alarm service, so you should think carefully about who you'd like to choose. Today's article will be a quick guide to choosing your emergency contacts. What are Emergency Contacts? Your emergency contacts are the people that we will call to come and help you when you need assistance. When you press your Careline pendant, our 24/7 Care Team will receive an instant alert. They will try …
Most Common In-Home Injuries for the Elderly
It is important to many of us as we age that we remain independent and stay in our own homes. But staying at home comes with its own set of risks. It is important to be aware of these to keep yourself in the safest possible environment. We become more prone to many injuries as we age. There are also pre-existing health conditions that can affect things such as balance or vision. Some of the most common pre-existing conditions include: Cataracts Glaucoma Arthritis Osteoporosis Parkinson’s disease Cardiovascular disease It is important to consider how these …
Dating Over 50: Top Tips and Best Dating Sites
Dating can be a daunting prospect, no matter your age. However, dating over 50 can be even more of a challenge. The idea of putting yourself out there and getting to know new people can be particularly jarring to those over a certain age, but this needn’t be the case! Dating in your 50s, 60s, or even alter is a great position to be in. After all, you've already had the time to establish who you are and what you are looking for in a partner. Thanks to modern technology, it has never been easier to date and meet new, like-minded people. More and more older people are turning to the …
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