Have you ever thought about buying an elderly alarm? Perhaps you're considering getting one for an elderly loved one. Whether you're buying for yourself or on behalf of someone else, you're in the right place. Today, we're counting down our top 3 reasons to buy an elderly alarm. Here at Careline365, we provide a life-saving personal alarm service for elderly people, disabled people, and anyone who wants to feel protected at home. All of our alarms come with 24-hour support from our expert Care Team. When you press your alarm in an emergency, they'll answer your call and send help …
Tips for Preventing Falls In Older People
Did you know 1 in 3 over 65's who live at home suffer from falls every year. This results in hundreds of admissions to hospitals each year. What can be done to reduce this worrying statistic and keep the elderly safe at home? We present three tips to help prevent the elderly from suffering: 1. Eliminate hazards in the home Preventing falls in the home can be done by making sure objects are not underfoot. Help elderly loved ones by organising their homes and keeping it clean for them. They may trip on rugs or uneven floors, so review the hazards and change anything that could be …
Preventing Falls – Light Up Loos Invention
According to Echo News Carehome bosses at Haven Care Home on Harwich Road, Colchester have come up with a bright idea to light up the loos in it's home, preventing falls for its elderly who wake up in the night and take a trip to the bathroom. In addition to illuminated loos, the care home have also installed other glow in the dark features to guide the elderly residents around when they get up at night. This includes footprints leading them to and from the bathroom and also illuminated door-frames and zimmer frames. In the two months since the unique method was installed, only …
A New Year, A New You
It’s that time of year again when we all start reviewing how the last year went, did we accomplish all we wanted to in 2016? This new year brings about opportunity, an opportunity to start fresh and begin making changes to become a better you. This year is the time to make it happen! Here are five New Year resolutions that will be at the top of every elderly individual’s ‘2017 to do list’. State of mind, body and soul Switch up your diet! Young or old a good diet is essential for good health. Healthy meals full of nourishing fruits, vegetables, lean meats and nuts will not only …
Should the elderly be downsizing their homes?
It’s a debate that has hit the news this week; Should elderly people downsize their homes to help first-time buyers? We support elderly people at home with our Careline Alarms, but how do you ensure your loved ones are in a home that suits their needs? Last-Time Buyers Elderly people are being referred to as last-time buyers who are often living alone in oversized homes once their own family has grown up and moved out. It’s suggested that if last-time buyers were to downsize from their large family homes, it would free up more properties for younger buyers to purchase near to …
