2015 is well underway and, no doubt, some of you have already made some resolutions for the coming year. However, while we may have had some extremely ambitious plans and goals whenRead More…
Finding yourself in the position of becoming a carer for an older person or someone with a disability, can bring about all kinds of anxieties and concerns. Being a carer requires notRead More…
We’re all aware of the increase in the numbers of people suffering with dementia in the UK, and with figures showing that they’ll be over 850,000 dementia sufferers living in the UKRead More…
As the temperatures plummet, the incidences of colds and flu seems to increase, especially among the elderly. While getting a cold or flu can be a miserable experience for anyone, if you’reRead More…
I was pleased to read recently that the Telegraph is launching a ‘Justice for the Elderly’ campaign which is calling for some much needed and long awaited reforms to the care system.Read More…
One of the most difficult things to discuss with elderly parents is their personal hygiene. Obviously it is a slightly embarrassing subject and something they may be very private or touchy about.Read More…
With Christmas fast approaching the weather has dropped and we could be in for a good two or three months of cold weather. This is a time when we need to rememberRead More…
Christmas is a great time for young families and people with lots of family and friends. But for some Christmas can be a horrible time of year especially if you live onRead More…
It’s that time of year again when our thoughts turn to Christmas and what to buy our family and friends. The hardest people to buy for tend to be our parents andRead More…
It’s that time of year again when the temperature drops and we start to feel the cold. Heating comes on and we wear extra layers. At the end of the month, theRead More…
It’s the time of year again when all the young people get dressed up as zombies, vampires and ghosts and set out to scare the living daylights out of anyone bold enoughRead More…
The elderly represent a large group of our general population. The majority have a particularly strong wish to stay fit and healthy in order to avoid having to depend on help byRead More…
A decision to move downstairs is a daunting one, but one that can benefit and make your lives much easier if needed due to age or illness. A major barrier concerning aRead More…
Investing in a walk in bath or shower can seem like a big upheaval to your home and bathroom, but it’s one that can help you in the present and for yearsRead More…
We all want to protect our elderly family members and help them keep safe, secure, and independent for as long as possible. Knowing how to reduce the risk of falling is aRead More…