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Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to your community, make a positive impact and get involved, learn new skills and meet new people.
The biggest benefit of volunteering as a senior is the opportunity to stay active and engaged. Giving you a sense of purpose and fulfilment, combating loneliness and social isolation.
Check out the list below for different types of volunteering opportunities in the UK:
Retail
Charity shops are essential to the community, providing a valuable service to those in need while raising funds for worthy causes.
However,...
Alarms For The Elderly
Case Study
Valerie, 82, was born and brought up in the heart of Somerset. She now lives on her own, having sadly lost her husband a few years ago. Still fiercely independent, Valerie enjoys pottering about in her garden and getting out and about whenever she can.
But in the spring of 2022, her independence was suddenly put at risk. While out shopping on the high street with a friend, Valerie suffered a heart attack without warning.
People aged 65 and over are at greater risk of heart attacks, making situations like these all the more concerning — especially when living...
Recognising the three main signs of a stroke
People with diabetes or high blood pressure are at greater risk of a stroke. With around one stroke every five minutes, that’s over 100’000 strokes in the UK each year. It’s essential to be aware of the signs and symptoms:
Think FAST
1. Face – Is one side of their face drooping? Eye or mouth drooped? Are they unable to smile?
2. Arms – Can they lift both arms and keep them raised? Do they have numbness in one arm?
3. Speech – Are they unable to speak? Is their speech slurred? Can they...
Rape alarm
Our monitored Lifeline Rape Alarm relies on complete discretion where the authorities are alerted to the incident without making the assailant aware.
Unbeknown to the attacker the operators in the Monitoring Centre listen closely to the incident via a one way call. This quickly establishes the seriousness of the incident and due to the GPS location on the alarm enables the Monitoring Centre to quickly pinpoint the location of the device using geolocation technology.
The operator will then inform the regional police directly rather than going though a 999 system. This ensures the...
Pendant alarm
Are you living with a disability, medical condition or live alone? Perhaps you are nervous when bathing or prone to falls? Then our Lifeline Pendant Alarm is the help you need, when you need it the most! This pendent will help reduce your anxiety and stress levels and enable you to live in your own home independently for longer.
Our SOS Pendant Alarm include:
Monitoring service 24/7 or family and friend monitoring
Fully mobile with GPS tracking and works anywhere within the UK
Automatic fall detection sensor
Built in speaker & microphone which works independently
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Personal alarm
Personal alarms can help you feel safer and more secure if you are living on your own. It will help provide contact to the outside world in the event of an emergency. They are simple to use and have one big button that you can press to get help quickly. Depending on which plan you opt for you will either go through to a 24/7 monitoring centre or nominated family or friends. There is no doubt that a personal alarm is a life-saving device i you have an accident or a fall.
Features of a personal alarm
Our Lifeline Personal alarms are:
Fully mobile
Automatic fall detection
GPS...