Help others feel less lonely

If you’ve ever felt lonely, you’ll know how difficult it can be, which is why we’re encouraging you to think about others who might be going through the same thing. Age UK recently revealed that the elderly have endured their loneliest and scariest ever Christmas, with more than two million having been alone on the […]

Mood-boosting activities to beat loneliness

It’s important to focus on the positives and boost your mood if you’re facing loneliness this festive season. This year, many more people will be spending Christmas and New Year alone, due to the pandemic and restrictions. We’ve put together a list of things you can do to help boost your mood. The best thing […]

New Year’s resolutions for the elderly

After such a difficult year, we are looking forward to 2021. Although we will still be seeing restrictions and lockdowns, January is still a good time to refresh and set some New Year’s resolutions. If you or an elderly loved-one are struggling with ideas, we’ve put some together for you: Do more exercise It is […]

Donate to charity with old stamps

If you’re a keen letter writer, you might have lots of old stamps lying around. Or you may be the lucky recipient of lots of Christmas cards this year and aren’t sure what to do with the stamps. You could spread a little festive cheer by donating used stamps to charities where they will be […]

Helplines for the elderly at Christmas

Christmas is a real struggle during normal times, but more so this year than ever. There are many people out there who will not be able to spend the festivities with their friends or family due to the pandemic. Each year, we put together a list of helplines people can contact during the Christmas period, […]

Keeping elderly involved on Christmas Day

If you have an elderly loved-one visiting as part of your bubble on Christmas Day, you might be wondering how you can make sure they feel involved. It can be difficult due to various health conditions and mobility, but we have come up with a few ideas you can use. Please remember to keep washing […]

Am I eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine?

The first COVID-19 vaccinations have started being rolled out across Wales. More than 40 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be available across the UK, with Wales getting its allocation based on its population. In the first wave of vaccine deliveries, Wales will receive almost 40,000 doses, enough for nearly 20,000 people. All health […]

Christmas celebrations at a distance

Christmas is a time for family, but it could look very different for many of us this year. Due to the pandemic, people are planning smaller get togethers with their households or support bubbles. This could mean many elderly relatives who live far away won’t be able to visit this year. We’ve come up with […]

Create a package of goodies for the elderly

In the spirit of Christmas and being neighbourly, why not put together a care package for an elderly person this winter? The rain, harsh winds and even snow and ice at this time of year can make it increasingly difficult for the elderly and vulnerable to get out of the house. This impacts on the […]

New Year’s resolutions for carers

As the festive season approaches, it’s time to start thinking about goals and resolutions for 2021. 2020 has been quite a year, especially if you’ve been caring for someone. It’s easy for carers, whether they’re paid or unpaid, to forget to give themselves credit for the wonderful work that they do. We’ve put together some […]