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Every winter it’s of vital importance that the elderly stay warm and healthy. The problem in the UK is that many elderly people choose to switch their heating off, or only turn it on for short periods, because of a fear of expensive heating bills.

Low pensions, coupled with rising fuel bills and a global recession mean that the elderly are often concerned about their outgoings, when they should be more concerned about their health.

There are some ways that the elderly can stay healthy this winter, some of which include:

• Wrap up in layers: The more layers you wear, the warmer you will be. Warmth is more about wearing many thin layers than it is about wearing one thick jumper, as body heat gets trapped in between the layers, keeping you warmer.
• Ensure you have care: Every elderly person should have someone to check on them a few times each week. This could be a relative, a friend or a neighbour. If you have an elderly relative make sure that you do your bit to care for the elderly relatives that you have and check on them regularly.
• Eat well: Food will help to keep you warm, so eating regular meals is a great way of staying warm and healthy. Make sure that you have a hot meal for dinner, and drink plenty of fluids throughout the day.
• Finally, regular visits to the doctor are a must to ensure that you stay healthy and any infections are caught early enough so that they don’t become serious.
• One of the advantages of being in a care home is that you do receive proper nursing care and don’t have to worry about keeping warm.

The bathroom is one of the two rooms in the home that can be redesigned to add the most value, along with the kitchen. A new bathroom suite can set you back anything from a few hundred pounds to several thousand pounds, and can add thousands to the value of the home. With the current housing crisis the way that it is, adding value to your home for the long haul is a solid investment. It is certainly a better alternative than selling your home in a deflated market.

When choosing from bathroom suites there are many different styles and options available, depending on what you’re looking for and what fits in with the style of your property. One option that is popular among new flat developments is wet rooms, where the shower and the sink are contained within a waterproof room. This is also popular for people who struggle to get in and out of the shower.

One of the most basic choices to make when looking at bathroom suites is whether you have a bath, a shower or both. This is dependent on the space available and whether the bathroom suite is for a family with children.

A classic option for a bathroom suite is a freestanding bath. Freestanding baths look great in larger bathrooms, which are often found in big Victorian or Georgian houses.

The options with bathroom suites are numerous and are only limited by cost and space.