19 Jul 2021 Elderly Care

Cost of Care and Keeping the Elderly Home for Longer

It’s a problem facing many UK families. Is there any way I can keep my elderly mum or dad living at home for as long as possible? Can we afford the cost of a care home?

What is the cost of care?

15 Jul 2021 Elderly Care

Will my elderly parents be excluded from a cashless society?

We all started to notice the closure of local banks way before the pandemic and Covid-19 only served to speed this process up with many shops and other businesses only accepting cashless transactions. But where does that leave our elderly relatives?

Are we moving to a cashless society?

16 Dec 2020 Activities

Self Care Activities: The Benefits of Meditation

Meditation is a mind and body practise that promotes calmness, relaxation and has many psychological benefits. It is something that can be enjoyed at any age and it is especially thought to benefit elderly people for many reasons. These include reducing stress and creating a calmer mindset.

The benefits of meditation

Senior woman looking at paperwork with caregiver

26 Nov 2020 Elderly Health Conditions

Most common long term health conditions for the elderly

Long term health conditions can affect us from any age, but this is something we probably think about more as we get older. We've put together a bit of information on some of the main conditions to be aware of for yourself or an elderly loved one.

Common health conditions

17 Nov 2020 Activities

Lockdown hobbies & activities for elderly women

With a SureSafe personal alarm UK women have been living independently in their homes throughout lockdown. whether you’re furloughed or generally finding more time on your hands, we've put together some of the best activities and hobbies you can do at home to keep you active and entertained.

Hobbies for women

15 Jun 2020 Telecare & Alarms

Telehealth Care & Medical Alarms: The Ultimate Guide

Telehealth care is helping UK families to connect to each other nationwide. Whether you have concerns about an elderly parent falling, you have a loved one in a rural or remote location or you want to make a younger relative feel more comfortable - using a personal alarm pendant or a wrist worn fall detector can give you reassurance and peace of mind.

What is telehealth care?

18 Mar 2020 Activities

How to Combat Loneliness When Living At Home Alone

Loneliness within the elderly community is a fairly common issue. As people age, they become more vulnerable to loneliness. This could be because they can't get out much or they retire and don't have the same social networks. But what are the signs of loneliness in elderly people? How can you prevent loneliness in elderly relatives? And how can a personal alarm system make a lone elderly person feel safe?

Preventing Loneliness

18 Feb 2019 Telecare & Alarms

Simple gadgets & personal alarms to help dementia patients

When people hear the word dementia, they generally associate it with a single disease. This is not the case, however. Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a memory loss problem that impacts the proper functioning of the brain. It can affect anyone but it's more common in elderly people.

Personal alarms for dementia

26 Oct 2018 Falls

How to prevent falls in the elderly in and out of the home

As our parents and grandparents age, their health may deteriorate and they may become more vulnerable to the risk of falling. Falls impact not only people's physical but mental health as well. A fall can knock a persons confidence, so how can we all help reduce the risk of falling?

Reducing Falls