Keeping the Family in Touch With Elderly Loved Ones
Saying-Hello will help your elderly relatives who are not online
to stay connected with their family and close friends. We create
printed newsletters that are personalised with all of your chosen
messages and photos that you post to your very own timeline.
With one subscription, all the family can join in!
to stay connected with their family and close friends. We create
printed newsletters that are personalised with all of your chosen
messages and photos that you post to your very own timeline.
With one subscription, all the family can join in!
At Saying-Hello, our mission is to keep all the family connected. We take your messages and photos that you post online, and collate them into customised personal newsletters for those who are offline.
Whilst the UK currently endures lockdown, it may be a number of months until it is safe to see our elderly family members again. We understand the importance of family relationships, and how modern technology may not be for everybody.
Receiving a printed family newsletter is a fantastic way of staying in touch with vulnerable loved ones.
All of your family and friends can have unlimited access with just one membership, making it much easier for everyone to contribute to each newsletter.
Saying-Hello is completely safe and secure.
Whilst the UK currently endures lockdown, it may be a number of months until it is safe to see our elderly family members again. We understand the importance of family relationships, and how modern technology may not be for everybody.
Receiving a printed family newsletter is a fantastic way of staying in touch with vulnerable loved ones.
All of your family and friends can have unlimited access with just one membership, making it much easier for everyone to contribute to each newsletter.
Saying-Hello is completely safe and secure.
At Saying-Hello, our mission is to keep all the family connected. We take your messages and photos that you post online, and collate them into customised personal newsletters for those who are offline.
Whilst the UK currently endures lockdown, it may be a number of months until it is safe to see our elderly family members again. We understand the importance of family relationships, and how modern technology may not be for everybody.
Receiving a printed family newsletter is a fantastic way of staying in touch with vulnerable loved ones.
All of your family and friends can have unlimited access with just one membership, making it much easier for everyone to contribute to each newsletter.
Saying-Hello is completely safe and secure.
Whilst the UK currently endures lockdown, it may be a number of months until it is safe to see our elderly family members again. We understand the importance of family relationships, and how modern technology may not be for everybody.
Receiving a printed family newsletter is a fantastic way of staying in touch with vulnerable loved ones.
All of your family and friends can have unlimited access with just one membership, making it much easier for everyone to contribute to each newsletter.
Saying-Hello is completely safe and secure.
Watch our video here
Importance of Staying Connected
Psychological well-being
The more a person feels they have friends and family who are there for them, the less likely they are to feel depressed and anxious
Better sleep and health
Elderly people who are socially dynamic are likely to have better sleep, which helps with their health in so many ways
Longer life
Social interaction helps people to live longer lives. Having someone to talk to is crucial for a longer healthier life. Saying-Hello can play a significant role in supporting that interaction.
Importance of Staying Connected
Psychological well-being
The more a person feels they have friends and family who are there for them, the less likely they are to feel depressed and anxious
Better sleep and health
Elderly people who are socially dynamic are likely to have better sleep, which helps with their health in so many ways
Longer life
Social interaction helps people to live longer lives. Having someone to talk to is crucial for a longer healthier life. Saying-Hello can play a significant role in supporting that interaction.
How It Works
Start FREE trial
Sign up below to start your risk-free trial. We will then send you an email with private and secure login details to your private Saying-Hello timeline.
Start posting
You can send out unlimited invitations to friends and family. Anyone of your choice can then post messages and photos!
Newsletter
Once a month, we'll take everyone's messages and photos to personalise printed newsletters for you.
Subscribe
At the end of your free trial, we will ask you if you would like to subscribe to Saying-Hello, so that all the family can stay connected with your chosen person.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Us
Beneficial + Fun!
Saying-Hello helps to connects those who are digitally disconnected from their loved ones. Our newsletters have so many benefits, to both the contributors and the recipient. Knowing that you are remembered and are in someone's thoughts can give a real sense of value - and not just at Christmas or on birthdays! Not only does this keep the whole family connected, but it's actually fun too!
Risk Free Trial
You know that this would be perfect for one of your elderly loved ones, so why not try our 1 month risk-free trial? We won't ask you for your payment details, and all the family can start sharing their photos and messages. We will then print and send out your first newsletter! Once your free trial has ended, we will ask you if you would like to subscribe to Saying-Hello. It really is risk-free!
Free Saying-Hello Ring binder
With the second newsletter, we will send a Saying-Hello binder which is free of charge. Your elderly relative will be able to keep all of their favourite newsletters organised and safe.
Beneficial + Fun!
Saying-Hello helps to connects those who are digitally disconnected from their loved ones. Our newsletters have so many benefits, to both the contributors and the recipient. Knowing that you are remembered and are in someone's thoughts can give a real sense of value - and not just at Christmas or on birthdays! Not only does this keep the whole family connected, but it's actually fun too!
Free Saying-Hello Ring binder
With the second newsletter, we will send a Saying-Hello binder which is free of charge. Your elderly relative will be able to keep all of their favourite newsletters organised and safe.
Risk Free Trial
You know that this would be perfect for one of your elderly loved ones, so why not try our 1 month risk-free trial? We won't ask you for your payment details, and all the family can start sharing their photos and messages. We will then print and send out your first newsletter! Once your free trial has ended, we will ask you if you would like to subscribe to Saying-Hello. It really is risk-free!
Choose Your Option
MONTHLY
one month FREE
then £19.99 a month
then £19.99 a month
- Pay monthly - no contract
- NO CREDIT CARD FOR FREE TRIAL
- Newsletter sent once a month
- Free iPad sized Saying-Hello Ring-binder
- Unlimited friends and family can contribute to each newsletter
- Cancel at anytime
- Risk free one month trial
- Regular inspirations from the Saying-Hello community
ANNUAL
one month FREE
£199 per year
£199 per year
- Save £40 off the monthly rate
- Binder presented in gift box
- NO CREDIT CARD FOR FREE TRIAL
- Newsletter sent once a month
- Free iPad sized Saying-Hello Ring-binder
- Unlimited friends and family can contribute to each newsletter
- Cancel at anytime
- Risk free one month day trial
- Regular inspirations from the Saying-Hello community
- The perfect gift for any occasion.
Choose Your Option
MONTHLY
one month FREE
then £19.99 a month
then £19.99 a month
- Pay monthly - no contract
- NO CREDIT CARD FOR FREE TRIAL
- Newsletter sent once a month
- Free iPad sized Saying-Hello Ring-binder
- Unlimited friends and family can contribute to each newsletter
- Cancel at anytime
- Risk free one month trial
- Regular inspirations from the Saying-Hello community
ANNUAL
one month FREE
£199 per year
£199 per year
- Save £40 off the standard rate
- Binder presented in gift box
- NO CREDIT CARD FOR FREE TRIAL
- Newsletter sent once a month
- Free iPad sized Saying-Hello Ring-binder
- Unlimited friends and family can contribute to each newsletter
- Cancel at anytime
- Risk free one month trial
- Regular inspirations from the Saying-Hello community
- The perfect gift for any occasion.
Your Questions Answered
Q:
When do the newsletters get posted out?
A:
Depending on when you sign up, we will print your newsletter on either the 1st of the next or the following month.
Q:
How long is FREE trial period for?
A:
Your FREE trial period can be more or less than one month depending on the date you sign up. You will receive further details and dates when your trial expires to your email.
Q:
How does the free trial work?
A:
To start your free trial just let us have the name of your chosen person so that we are able to personalise their newsletter. You will be able to start posting images and messages straight away. You can also invite friends and family to join in at no extra cost. At the end of your trial period, we will send out their first newsletter along with a welcome letter. We will then ask you if you would like to subscribe.
Q:
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
A:
Yes you can cancel at anytime. Once you are signed into your account, you will have this option readily available to you.
Q:
How many members of my family & friends can contribute to each newsletter?
A:
The number of contributors is unlimited. Once you have your account, you simply send an invitation to anyone you think would like to join in. There is no additional charge for this.
Q.
What if I can't think of anything to write?
A.
Once you have joined up, we will send you inspirations of what works. We have thousands of members and to be honest, simple things work really well. Capturing a walk in the park, or cooking a meal all make interesting reading. It's just about letting them know they are in your thoughts. It makes sure they have a sense of involvement.
Show more questions
A.
Can the newsletter be for a couple? EG Mum and Dad or Grandma and Grandad?
Q.
Yes absolutely. When you start your free trial, where it asks for the name of your chosen person, just enter both names.... EG Bob and Sue
Q.
Can I send a copy of the same newsletter to a different family member?
A.
Each subscription is for one newsletter only. And of course it's personal to the person it is for. But there is nothing to stop you from making your own copies to pass around the family.
Q.
When do I get my free Saying-Hello binder?
A.
The binder is sent out with the second newsletter. It's our way of saying thank you for joining our community. The newsletters are all hole punched so they can be stored in the binder. It is simple but effective and gives the person the ability to keep each newsletter safe and refer back to it. They'll love it. They can store their photos and images and they don't even need a hard drive :-)
Q.
What type of people is this aimed at?
A.
We are finding that the elderly benefit the most as they are typically digitally disconnected. The don't have access to Instagram or Facebook and if we mention Tick Tock, they are pretty sure we are talking about the time. They will often have children in their 50's or 60's who also have children and maybe even grandchildren. The bigger the family, then more effective this works. Six people posting just 2 messages / pictures a month can produce a nice updated newsletter ensuring the person feels remembered and included.
Q.
Can I buy this as a present for someone?
A.
Absolutely. For the elderly this is the perfect present. They no longer want "things". Getting them the gift of being connected with friends and family is invaluable.
Q.
Can I get Saying-Hello for someone who lives in a carehome?
A.
Saying-Hello is particularly helpful to people living in care homes or assisted living facilities. It helps all the family to stay in touch, particularly when regular visits are challenging. It also provides a resource for care home staff who can use it to reference family members and events.
Q.
Is this just for the UK?
A.
Anyone from all over the world can contribute to a Saying-Hello newsletter - in fact it's one of the very special things about it. But currently we are only mailing to UK postal addresses. However our sister company www.saying-hello.com is mailing all over the United States.
Q.
If I take the annual subscription and need to cancel half way through the year, do I get a refund?
A.
No. If you take the annual subscription and you cancel for any reason. The cancellation is effective from your next renewal date. If you need more flexibility, then the monthly option is the one for you.
Q:
When do the newsletters get posted out?
A:
Depending on when you sign up, we will print your newsletter on either the 1st of the next or the following month.
Q:
How long is FREE trial period for?
A:
Your FREE trial period can be more or less than one month depending on the date you sign up. You will receive further details and dates when your trial expires to your email.
Q:
How does the free trial work?
A:
To start your free trial just let us have the name of your chosen person so that we are able to personalise their newsletter. You will be able to start posting images and messages straight away. You can also invite friends and family to join in at no extra cost. At the end of the first full calendar month, we will send out their first newsletter along with a welcome letter. We will then ask you if you would like to subscribe.
Q:
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
A:
Yes you can cancel at anytime. Once you are signed into your account, you will have this option readily available to you.
Q:
How many members of my family & friends can contribute to each newsletter?
A:
The number of contributors is unlimited. Once you have your account, you simply send an invitation to anyone you think would like to join in. There is no additional charge for this.
Q.
What if I can't think of anything to write?
A.
Once you have joined up, we will send you inspirations of what works. We have thousands of members and to be honest, simple things work really well. Capturing a walk in the park, or cooking a meal all make interesting reading. It's just about letting them know they are in your thoughts. It makes sure they have a sense of involvement.
Show more questions
A.
Can the newsletter be for a couple? EG Mum and Dad or Grandma and Grandad?
Q.
Yes absolutely. When you start your free trial, where it asks for the name of your chosen person, just enter both names.... EG Bob and Sue
Q.
Can I send a copy of the same newsletter to a different family member?
A.
Each subscription is for one newsletter only. And of course it's personal to the person it is for. But there is nothing to stop you from making your own copies to pass around the family.
Q.
When do I get my free Saying-Hello binder?
A.
The binder is sent out with the second newsletter. It's our way of saying thank you for joining our community. The newsletters are all hole punched so they can be stored in the binder. It is simple but effective and gives the person the ability to keep each newsletter safe and refer back to it. They'll love it. They can store their photos and images and they don't even need a hard drive :-)
Q.
What type of people is this aimed at?
A.
We are finding that the elderly benefit the most as they are typically digitally disconnected. The don't have access to Instagram or Facebook and if we mention Tick Tock, they are pretty sure we are talking about the time. They will often have children in their 50's or 60's who also have children and maybe even grandchildren. The bigger the family, then more effective this works. Six people posting just 2 messages / pictures a month can produce a nice updated newsletter ensuring the person feels remembered and included.
Q.
Can I buy this as a present for someone?
A.
Absolutely. For the elderly this is the perfect present. They no longer want "things". Getting them the gift of being connected with friends and family is invaluable.
Q.
Can I get Saying-Hello for someone who lives in a carehome?
A.
Saying-Hello is particularly helpful to people living in care homes or assisted living facilities. It helps all the family to stay in touch, particularly when regular visits are challenging. It also provides a resource for care home staff who can use it to reference family members and events.
Q.
Is this just for the UK?
A.
Anyone from all over the world can contribute to a Saying-Hello newsletter - in fact it's one of the very special things about it. But currently we are only mailing to UK postal addresses. However our sister company www.saying-hello.com is mailing all over the United States.
Q.
If I take the annual subscription and need to cancel half way through the year, do I get a refund?
A.
No. If you take the annual subscription and you cancel for any reason. The cancellation is effective from your next renewal date. If you need more flexibility, then the monthly option is the one for you.
Care Homes and Assisted Living
Care Homes and Assisted Living
An invaluable resource
Although elderly people may not be lonely in care homes, they can often feel disconnected from their families. The logistics of regular visits, especially from extended family and friends, can be quite challenging. A regular update from Saying-Hello can really help all the family stay in touch. Care home support staff also say that they find Saying-Hello to be an invaluable resource.
Dementia
Care homes and care facilities frequently use Saying-Hello newsletters as communication tools. It has been particularly helpful with patients suffering from short-term memory loss, often through early stage dementia. They can use the newsletters to recall family members and recapture memories with children, grandchildren and special occasions.
An invaluable resource for care homes
Although elderly people may not be lonely in care homes, they can often feel disconnected from their families. The logistics of regular visits, especially from extended family and friends, can be quite challenging. A regular update from Saying-Hello can really help all the family stay in touch. Care home support staff also say that they find Saying-Hello to be an invaluable resource.
Dementia
Care homes and care facilities frequently use Saying-Hello newsletters as communication tools. It has been particularly helpful with patients suffering from short-term memory loss, often through early stage dementia. They can use the newsletters to recall family members and recapture memories with children, grandchildren and special occasions.
Exactly how does this work?
The devil is in the detail!
Logging in for the
first time
first time
Once you have logged into your account, you can invite as many family and friends as you'd like to post on your timeline, at no extra charge. The more the merrier! Once you invite them, they will receive their own login details. The goal is to keep everyone connected, and if each person just sends a few brief messages each month, it could still make a lovely newsletter.
You write messages
+ take photos
+ take photos
You can write messages or take photos at any time - simple messages can work really well, just sharing anything about your day. As each member posts their messages, these are automatically added to the timeline. Everyone can see and comment on each other's messages.
We print and
post
post
On the 1st of each month, we collate all the messages and photos from all the family and friends, and create a personalised newsletter. We will then post this out! At a time when most things are only available online, this personalised printed service really helps to keep everyone connected – even when they are digitally disconnected.
Exactly how does this work?
The devil is in the detail!
Logging in for the
first time
first time
Once you have logged into your account, you can invite as many family and friends as you'd like to post on your timeline, at no extra charge. The more the merrier! Once you invite them, they will receive their own login details. The goal is to keep everyone connected, and if each person just sends a few brief messages each month, it could still make a lovely newsletter.
You write messages
+ take photos
+ take photos
You can write messages or take photos at any time - simple messages can work really well, just sharing anything about your day. As each member posts their messages, these are automatically added to the timeline. Everyone can see and comment on each other's messages.
We print and
post
post
On the 1st of each month, we collate all the messages and photos from all the family and friends, and create a personalised newsletter. We will then post this out! At a time when most things are only available online, this personalised printed service really helps to keep everyone connected – even when they are digitally disconnected.
About
How this all started
My name is Sean Hanna, and I was inspired to create Saying-Hello UK due to the challenges faced during lockdown, especially whilst trying to visit and take care of my elderly father.
My cousin Mo initially launched Saying-Hello in the USA, as her mother lives in the UK. Conversations over the phone can be tricky as her mother is hard of hearing, making it rather difficult to have direct contact.
I can't stress how important it is to support our elderly loved ones, as they can feel lonely and disconnected, especially in this digital era. Saying-Hello aims to improve the emotional bonds that we have as well as communication, to help bring all the family together.
My cousin Mo initially launched Saying-Hello in the USA, as her mother lives in the UK. Conversations over the phone can be tricky as her mother is hard of hearing, making it rather difficult to have direct contact.
I can't stress how important it is to support our elderly loved ones, as they can feel lonely and disconnected, especially in this digital era. Saying-Hello aims to improve the emotional bonds that we have as well as communication, to help bring all the family together.
About
How this all started
My name is Sean Hanna, and I was inspired to create Saying-Hello UK due to the challenges faced during lockdown, especially whilst trying to visit and take care of my elderly father.
My cousin Mo initially launched Saying-Hello in the USA, as her mother lives in the UK. Conversations over the phone can be tricky as her mother is hard of hearing, making it rather difficult to have direct contact.
I can't stress how important it is to support our elderly loved ones, as they can feel lonely and disconnected, especially in this digital era. Saying-Hello aims to improve the emotional bonds that we have as well as communication, to help bring all the family together.
My cousin Mo initially launched Saying-Hello in the USA, as her mother lives in the UK. Conversations over the phone can be tricky as her mother is hard of hearing, making it rather difficult to have direct contact.
I can't stress how important it is to support our elderly loved ones, as they can feel lonely and disconnected, especially in this digital era. Saying-Hello aims to improve the emotional bonds that we have as well as communication, to help bring all the family together.
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