In current news it's been revealed that life expectancy of certain populations will reach 90 by the year 2030. A study by the Imperial College London and the World Health Organisation has suggested that South Korean women will be the first in the world to reach the 90 threshold. Researchers have also predicted that the age gap between men and women would close in the majority of countries. Japan, currently one of the top countries in terms of longevity, will fall down the rankings and be overtaken by countries such as France. It's thought the expectancy will rise due to better …
National Heart Month
Did you know February marks National Heart Month? This important month of awareness aims to inform and educate on how to keep a healthy heart and prevent heart disease across the nation. There's so much we can do to get involved with this important calendar event, not only by educating ourselves and others, but by making little changes to our daily lives and getting involved with campaigning, volunteering and fundraising. The British Heart Foundation provides huge amounts of important information regarding heart disease and how to prevent it. This month they released a poignant …
Eating healthily to meet your body’s needs
Eating healthily becomes more important as we grow older and it is crucial that we eat the right foods to suit our bodies' needs and our need to listen to our body could prevent chronic diseases from developing. Healthy eating is a growing business in the modern day, with so many diets making their way on to our mobile devices or in to our favourite daily reads. It has become increasingly challenging and confusing to find the right things to do to eat right. To help with this confusing subject, we have selected vital parts of the body and further explained great foods to …
Dundee elderly care centre needs help
It has come to Careline's attention that an elderly care centre in Dundee is 'desperate' for new volunteers to come forward and help run the service. Here at Careline we aim to help the elderly to continue living happily and independently for as long as possible. A huge part of this is having somewhere to go on a weekly basis to meet new friends and take part in fun activities. For some, centres like the one in Dundee is their favourite part of the week - when it comes to eating the value could be even more vital. From the news report, Careline found that unless the care centre …
Stress Management for the Elderly
Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? We at Careline have been looking in stress management and the ways that the elderly can lower their stress levels. Stress is a problem at any time of life but is mostly associated with the fast-paced careers and busy family lives of younger adults. However, older people suffer from more 'silent stress' issues such as health problems and the struggle to retain independence. The body's ability to deal with stress breaks down as we get older so it is very important that elderly people take advantage of stress management techniques in …
Retirement home fees: ripping off the elderly?
An investigation by Britain's legal watchdog has found that hidden retirement home fees costing thousands of pounds are being imposed on elderly people. Pensioners are being hit with rip off charges when they are moving into residential care homes or closer to family. "In some cases, elderly people are losing £60,000 on a £200,000 property when they move house. The charges are also applied when an occupant dies and their family has to sell their house, or in other changes of circumstance, such as when a live-in carer moves in." - The Daily Mail You can read more from the Daily …
