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Home activity monitoring for couples
Summary Isn’t “we’re here for each other” enough? Most of the time, yes. But what happens when one of you goes away for a few hours, or even nights, to see the grandchildren, attend a funeral or take a trip? The other is alone for that time, without a safety net. With Myah, the person…
Stay in the home you love, on your own terms
Home activity monitoring for couples
Summary Living together is a real safety net, but it has gaps: when one of you is out or away. Starting with Myah while you are both well gives you…
Why start monitoring now?
“Myah sounds great, but I don’t need it yet. I’m getting along fine.” We hear this a lot, and it makes sense. Why spend money on something you don’t need?…
Behind the wheel with 100 year old driving school
The 100 year old driving school ITV program has highlighted the issues of driving later in life and at the same time a new guide, Behind the Wheel, has been…
Active 10 minutes to get healthy
Over the summer there were a slew of announcements about the need to get fit in middle age to ward off major illness when older – aimed at those in…
Old people’s home for 4-year-olds
This week, I’ve watched this program on Channel 4. It received great reviews on social media and in the press. It enthralled all my family and was genuinely heart-warming watching…
Preserving Purpose key to positive ageing
Maintaining mental activity and social contact are life savers according to Public Health England, as social isolation is a killer condition linked to 30% increase in death. It is not…
Supporting a loved one
Data safety first
A recent Which? investigation revealed that our personal contact details are freely collected and sold and can be use to defraud people . Smart meters, phones and social media…
Are 3rings enough to know if Mum is OK?
Can a kettle alert friends and family that you are OK? 3rings thinks it can, and in this review we look at their plug in detail after a trial with…
Smart Ageing in the Connected World
We want to understand the changes ageing brings and how we can maintain a good quality of life for as long as possible, retaining our independence using both tried and…
What to do when a parent refuses help: a guide for families
What can I do to prevent Alzheimer’s or mental decline?
According to latest figures covering 2015, dementia is now the leading cause of death in England and Wales. In this article we look at the lifestyle choices that can reduce…
Help get someone online for the first time
If you want to help a loved one get online for the first time, follow the 10 steps in this article and soon they will be surfing with confidence. It…