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Home Help 24/7 Blog
Our Home Help 24/7 blog is full of tips, advice, and information on how to support the elderly with a range of articles on our monitored fall alarms, current news and health.
Are retirement homes a rip off?
Retirement homes are often the last resort for elderly brits who have been financially strained or can no longer care for themselves. But despite being a much-needed service for the elderly, many retirement homes are plagued by scandal and corruption. Often, retirees...
The rising cost of Energy
With energy costs increasing by record amounts beginning in April, this is a period of worry and frustration for older people, many of whom are already struggling to make ends meet. But why is this taking place? What has the government done in response? And what...
PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR ELDERLY RELATIVES ON THE WEB
The internet is a powerful tool that has changed the way we learn, communicate, and do our jobs. It has also changed our society and the way we live. The internet has made it possible to connect with people all over the world, no matter where they are or what time of...
How to Lower Your Chances of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia would be much less common if not for the ageing process itself. As we age, our bodies build up a variety of biological changes that increase our risk of developing dementia. Some of these include increased brain...
Helping the NHS with Personal Alarms
The coronavirus outbreak has put a substantial burden on the NHS. Well before the pandemic erupted, hospitals have been under strain to meet increasing pressure. Furthermore, the UK's population is rapidly ageing, necessitating more hospital visits and longer stays in...