Houseplants that can improve our wellbeing as we age

Ageing is an unavoidable part of life, and with many older people complaining of aches, pains and poor health as they age, it's important that you do all you can to preserve and...

19/09/2018

Reflexology and Older People

Helpline’s mission has always been to help older adults who wish to remain living independently in their own homes. The pendant alarms and other services we provide are a...

20/07/2018

10 Great Activities for Older People

Keeping active as you get older can be a challenge, especially if you find it harder to continue doing the activities you have enjoyed throughout your life. It is still...

03/07/2018

A Guide to the Many Names of an Elderly Fall Alarm

A Panic Alarm for Elderly People Panic Alarm is an overarching term that applies to any alarm used by a person to call for help when they find themselves in need of...

26/06/2018

Why Is a Quick Response So Important When the Elderly Fall?

Whilst it is possible to take steps to minimise the chances of such accidents, it is a sad fact that at least a third of over 65s fall once or more each year. As many as 50%...

13/06/2018

10 Top Nutrition Tips for the Elderly

There is so much nutritional advice around it can be difficult to know exactly what you should and shouldn’t be eating. Older people suffer disproportionately from...

24/08/2017

Caring for elderly parents: getting them up and moving

Caring for elderly parents can be both rewarding and exhausting; it can range from helping with activities of daily life and dealing with medical conditions to leisure...

17/07/2017

5 signs your elderly parent needs help at home

Thanks to technology and services like Helpline, today more and more older people are able to live independently and safely in their own homes for longer. We understand that...

16/06/2017

Making sure your loved one is safe in warmer weather

As the country heats up we can forget some of the dangers the elderly community faces during the winter period. However, it’s important to remember that the summer can...

06/05/2017

Spend time giving the elderly support and you could save a life

Different circumstances require different levels of help and unfortunately what we have to offer isn’t always enough. For those who need full-time care, there are many care...

22/02/2017

You could be a life line for the elderly

You may think that saving the lives of the elderly is a job restricted to doctors, nurses and care providers but life lines for the elderly come in all different forms. Small...

02/12/2016

Devon fa’s walking football league is back!

Helpline are proud sponsors of The Devon Walking Football League. The Walking Football League was set up in order to provide the physical and mental benefits of exercise to...