The Cost Of Care On Family Relationships
The cost of care has significant effects on family relationships and dynamics affecting everything from finances to the wellbeing of family members. As the ageing population increases along with increases…
Private Care as an Alternative to a Care Home
Many of us feel fearful about getting older and being unable to care for ourselves. Worries about how to access the right care or about having to go into a…
Live-in Care As An Alternative To A Care Home
It can be a very upsetting time when you reach the stage where a loved one needs more care than you can give them. For many families, the first thought…
Gift Ideas For People With Dementia – An Infographic
Choosing a gift for someone living with dementia is not easy but, luckily we have the perfect ideas for every stage of dementia. Share this infographic with your friends and…
Stroke Risk Factors and Prevention – An Infographic
Recognising stroke symptoms can save lives. Share this infographic about Stroke Risk Factors and Prevention with your friends and family. Digital publishers who wish to embed this infographic on…
What to do if a Parent Refuses Care?
One of the biggest stumbling blocks when an elderly parent stubbornly refuses any form of care is helping them overcome their fear; fear of losing their independence, fear of being…
Why A Job In Palliative Care Can Really Make A Difference
Anyone who chooses to work in the care profession will see daily the difference they can make to not just the person they care for but for their wider family…
Palliative Care – Can You Really Have it at Home?
No longer does the need for palliative care mean you have to leave your home for a hospital or hospice to get the range of services and support that you…
Rejecting The Move to Institutional Care
Why more and more elderly people are rejecting institutional care, turning their backs on the traditional care home and opting to stay at home It should come as no surprise…
So you thought live-in care was expensive?
Live-in carer fees compare favourably with residential care homes, especially for couples. Here, we explain how misconceptions about the price of care could lead to fewer people getting the opportunity…