As Brits, we’re practically famous for complaining about the weather. Is climate change to blame? And what can we do to stop it? Today, we’re taking a look at the effects of climate change on our planet. Read More
Television – Good or Bad?
As children, many of us were told, “TV rots your brain!” But is there any truth behind this old saying? Today, we’re taking a look at the potential health risks of watching too much TV. We’ll also give you some quick, easy tips on how to reduce those risks for yourself. Read More
Loneliness and Companionship in the Elderly
Many people struggle with feeling lonely as they get older, but it needn’t be this way. Did you know that loneliness can be very damaging to an older person’s physical health, not just their mental health? Here are our top tips for elderly people and their loved ones when it comes to combatting loneliness. Read More
Preparing for Winter and Keeping Warm
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” A perfect winter song that gives you that warm fuzzy feeling associated with Christmas time. It doesn’t however fully stem the winter weather and this is why you need to ensure that you are prepared for any cold weather scenarios whether you are at home or away with family and friends. You might be thinking: “But Christmas is over, I don’t need to worry about the weather now surely!” However, it is estimated that temperatures could drop extremely low, with a bout of January snow hitting the UK!
Netflix – What Is Available For The Elderly?
Sometimes it feels like everyone is talking about Netflix… That watching live TV is something of the past! Running to the kettle in the ad breaks, being home for 7:30pm to watch Eastenders each night… It has all changed! But that got us thinking, are the traditional getting left behind? With this in mind, we had a look at what was available on Netflix and put together a list perfect for the elderly.