Occupational Therapy Activities or the Elderly; Helpful Tips for Carers Occupational therapy is a method of helping people lead independent and productive lives by allowing them to recover or develop skills needed to complete daily tasks. While occupational therapy can be utilised by those of any age, it has been known to be quite beneficial [...]
Improving Mobility in the Elderly; Tips to stay Healthy & Agile for the Elderly We are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. It’s a triumph for each family and wider society that we should celebrate. However, we haven’t yet eradicated some of the physical and health issues that challenge us at any stage of [...]
Social Media for the Elderly: How the family can stay in touch Social media has exploded in popularity in recent years, and it has changed the way that we communicate. It is often associated more with young people, but elderly people can get just as much enjoyment out of using it. If you have an [...]
There's never been a better time to get into care work than at Christmas. Find all you need to know about caring over the festive season with Prestige Nursing. In December 2014, research from Age UK showed that over 400,000 elderly people were worried about spending Christmas alone. It’s very concerning that some of the [...]
Activities for Older People to Enjoy when the Weather Turns When the weather turns, elderly people have less opportunity to get outside. But staying active is important throughout the year, not just in the summer. It keeps them healthy, helps them to sleep better, and helps to ward off boredom and depression. Here are some [...]
We’re delighted to announce that at Prestige Nursing + Care we are holding a month of fundraising events in aid of Independent Age, where we hope to raise £20,000. Throughout September, in the lead up to Older People’s Day, our staff at branches throughout the country will be taking part in events from sponsored walks and car boot [...]
Going Green at Home: The Perfect Activity for Your Elderly Parent Leading an environmentally friendly lifestyle and reducing our carbon footprint is becoming more important than ever. Often we encourage the young to go green to instil positive values for life, but there is no reason why your elderly parent cannot start to lead a [...]
Learn a language after retirement: Why you really are never too old Learning a language is a skill often associated with the young. But learning a new language is by no means limited to young people – many elderly people take up the challenge of learning a language as a hobby, and the benefits are [...]
Develop your posture - ballet for the elderly! There are many activities and groups around Worthing and West Sussex especially set up for the elderly to enhance physical and mental well-being. These groups tend to be fun and enjoyable and offer an outlet for socialising rather than focussed on strict physical exercises. There are often [...]
Gardening and the benefits for the elderly Gardening is widely acknowledged as a great hobby that not only stimulates the mind but the body as well. It can be a great way to get one-to-one with nature and offers an opportunity to enjoy some fresh air combined with a bit of exercise. Nurturing and caring [...]
