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Having any kind of operation can take its toll on your body – especially if you are frail or have an underlying health condition. With a shortage of hospital beds in NHS hospitals, you may be discharged but not fully well enough to look after yourself at home. Post-surgery it’s important to have somebody around […]

Coping with a terminal illness is hard for the whole family. When a friend or family member is diagnosed with a serious disease or illness, it can be difficult to know how to help. From offering practical help to emotional support, there are many ways you can help someone who is seriously ill, but they […]

It’s natural to slow down as we get older, but to stay fit and healthy it is important to keep moving! People aged 65 and older should be staying active as much as possible, as well as completing strength exercises to improve balance and coordination for preventing falls. Keeping fit at all stages of life […]

The prospect of needing full time care can be very daunting and it’s a difficult subject to approach. An elderly relative may refuse care for a long time before admitting they need any help. Naturally, older people are scared about the future and worried about losing control of their life. They may think that accepting […]

Dementia is a very common condition which usually sets in during old age. It is difficult to know the exact number of people living with dementia, because there is a low diagnosis rate, but 24.6 million people in the UK know a family member or close friend with the condition according to Alzheimer’s UK research. […]

Home care workers are characterised by their passion, enthusiasm and respect towards elderly adults and individuals who require extra support to enable them to continue living independently in their own homes. Becoming a home care worker is regarded by those in the profession as a highly rewarding job that offers a great sense of achievement. It is about […]

Dementia describes symptoms of cognitive decline that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or speech. The onset often displays as small changes initially, but for the person with dementia the changes can be severe affecting daily life. Dementia, as described by the Alzheimer’s Society is caused when the brain is damaged by […]

Caring from a distance Work, family and the urge for adventure can mean that circumstances may take you to a destination miles away from the home of your parent or parents. As they get older and less able to cope with every day activities, this can create a lot of stress not being available to […]

Older adults should care for their health and well-being as much as in younger people. Fresh air and a healthy dose of vitamin D are important for every one whether young or of a mature age. Being healthy has a significant impact on coping with day-to-day challenges and fighting-off illnesses. Looking after your health is […]

Unfortunately, in this modern age there are lots of scams to be aware of which can have devastating effects on the victim and their family.  While the majority of scams target people of all ages and income levels, older people can be more likely to trust fraudsters who say they are somebody they’re not. The […]