Care homes in the UK provide nursing and residential care, typically operated by local authorities, the NHS or private companies. Find care homes near you by consulting the website of your health and social care regulator, where a list will also show if any have been rated good, adequate, or poor. Fees If you or a loved one is considering moving into a care home, it’s essential that they understand all of the associated fees and charges. Since costs can quickly add up, budgeting accordingly is key. Also keep in mind that each care home may charge different rates or…
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The UK government offers several benefits for older people, including helping with heating costs and providing free TV licenses. These can either be paid as regular payments or through Universal Credit and Pension Credit benefits. People aged 60 or over may also qualify for discounts on travel and entertainment costs, and can claim cash payments to help with disability, health issues, housing heating needs, funeral arrangements and other related costs. Free bus travel The National Entitlement Card (formerly bus pass) offers those aged 60 or over in Scotland free travel on most local and long-distance buses in Scotland, regardless of…
Staying active Staying active is beneficial for people with dementia, and can help improve their mental and physical health. Even small amounts of physical activity can improve symptoms of dementia. For example, walking for half a mile once a day can help reduce symptoms. Going up and down the stairs several times can also help. The aim is to have 150 minutes of moderate exercise every week. An exercise program can help people with dementia extend the health benefits of physical activity for as long as possible. A trained fitness instructor can help those with dementia to get the most…
With older generations adopting social media platforms faster than ever, there are people of all ages making an impact on the social media world. As the platforms increase in popularity, people are looking to broaden their reach and scope within the platform. People live such busy lives these days that this process is tiresome and time-consuming, but thankfully, we now have solutions to these problems. An example of this comes in the form of Instagram bot automation software, a clever piece of software that automates some of Instagram’s processes in order to achieve real results for the user. Understanding What…
Golf buggies in Scotland have their uses both on and off the green, especially for elderly people. Here at Abbeycare we use golf buggies in day to day life with some of the residents and are here to talk more about it and the benefits that this can have. A Bit More About Abbeycare Online Abbeycare online is a program that can provide care and support services at home, as well as in residential facilities. We provide different types of support depending on what is needed and your support plan can be changed at any time to match your needs.…
Arts and Crafts There are many different arts and crafts that you can introduce to older people. Everything from painting to origami to creating gifts. You can even create themes for certain holidays or events that are coming up – such as Christmas. Arts and crafts do not need to be elaborate or expensive and you do not need to bring in a teacher to do it. There are many different arts and crafts that can be found online and supplies can be picked up from local craft shops or even charity shops! An added bonus was because there are…
As many people grow old, they come to realise that they can’t quite manage all of the things they could when they were younger. From partying to gardening, many things become more of a strain on your health. In terms of gardening, it can be a great passion of many elderly individuals. Large gardens and full allotments can be a lot to contend with when your mobility becomes more impeded. For that reason, we recommend tarmacing a drive into your land, leaving more parking space and still have a smaller garden for the owner to while away the hours. Read…
Sometimes, your elderly parents or even friends can hit milestones that are to be proud of. Trying to find the right gift for a couples’ Diamond wedding anniversary or for someone’s 100th birthday can be a challenge. However, we think we have found the perfect gift idea for the senior citizens in society. Rare whiskies are known as being a luxury, a treat and an investment. For many people, the joy of a truly rare whisky can be amazing. Many rare whiskies were bottles many decades ago, which could be perfect for finding the right gift for your parent or…
If you have an older friend or relative that struggles to get in and out of their chairs, then it may be time for them to upgrade their upholstery in Edinburgh. As we get older it can become more difficult to move, so sometimes it is necessary for an older person to change their surroundings in order to make life easier.
The seniors in our community have never been known to gravitate towards technology. They are always considered rather uncomfortable when dealing with phones and iPads. Even though this may well be true, there are plenty of older citizens that are keen on learning. They want to know how to make their life simpler with the new technology that has changed their community so greatly. A simple app on your phone could give you more independence at a fraction of the cost an alternative will.