Ignorance is bliss? Unaware senior citizens leave £5.5 billion of benefits unclaimed
Today’s news headlines are filled with stories about Britain’s stagnant economy. According to one report I read it is “flat-lining” once again and this means just one thing for us workers – more cut backs. In my job as a nurse, I often come across people who have felt the negative effects of stunted financial [...]
Homeless pensioners: the latest epidemic?
For the elderly citizen, there are plenty of considerations and concerns to content with. From the simple issues of mobility and degenerative ailments to the worries bred by financial matters, old age is a time often plagued with troubles. You’ve already heard my thoughts on whether the UK and other nations are doing enough to [...]
Is UK healthcare doing enough for the elderly?
In our lives we are constantly met with questions that have no easy answers. From how to approach certain situations to what to do in response to specific events, one of the most difficult questions I’ve met of late is whether UK healthcare is doing enough for its elderly patrons. Now don’t get me wrong, [...]
Take The Edge Off Travel For The Elderly
Travelling as an older person doesn’t have to be daunting, nor should your age be debilitating. You knock spots of the gap year gang when it comes to life experience, know your own mind and are probably more than used to budgeting, planning and problem-solving. But it’s not uncommon to have a few reservations and [...]
Top Tips To Help You Establish Yourself In Your Role As A Carer
I recently visited The Extra Mile Care Company, a provider of home care to people across London and its surrounding areas, and it got me thinking. For the majority of people it’s important that they stay in the comfort of their own homes for as long as possible as this makes a huge difference to [...]
Healthy cooking for the elderly: high fibre recipe
I’ve already discussed the importance of healthy eating as you age in previous posts but once again I’ve stumbled across a fantastic recipe which I just couldn’t help but share. Fibre is an important part of any diet; but especially for those in their later years. This is because it is responsible for keeping your [...]
Do bonds become stronger as you age?
I can’t be the only one to have been shocked by recent news reports concerning disasters in America – as you age there are things which you expect to change and situations you expect to witness. But this is never one of them. In my work as a nurse I often sit with elderly individuals [...]
What Is Best For Elderly Care, Nursing Homes Or In-Home Caregiving?
When it comes to elderly care, most people would prefer to stay in their homes for as long as possible. While this is not always an option, it is the choice that most elderly people prefer. There is something about being at home, surrounded by personal items and being able to do what a person [...]
Getting a helping hand with my fitness!
It is no surprising fact that as we get older we find that things aren’t as easy as they once were. After years of serving the community as a nurse I’ve watched my fair share of individuals embrace the start of old age without even realising it. Started to moan and groan when you bend [...]
Sleeping soundly: one-stop guide to mattress shopping
There was once a time when shopping for a mattress was a relatively simple affair – but not anymore as I recently discovered on a quest to get the perfect night’s sleep. My old mattress had been kicking around the bedroom for longer than I care to admit so I thought it was about time I invested in [...]
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