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General Advice, Health & Fitness

enjoying life, older people

In today’s world it can sometimes feel that there is little to be enthusiastic about. Add getting older into the equation, and one could be forgiven for hiding under the…

Benefits and Challenges of Living with Ageing Parents

February 18, 2025

ageing parents, elderly care, elderly parents, multi-generational living

The housing crisis in the UK is one of the factors said to be behind the growing trend of adults living with their elderly parents. According to recent Census data…

old lady in wheelchair in garden of sheltered accommodation

A Proactive Approach to Preventing Falls

February 17, 2025

General Advice, Health & Fitness, Mobility Problems

avoiding falls, elderly, older people, prevent falls at home

Falls are one of the most common issues which can result in hospitalisation for older people so preventing falls needs a proactive approach. Falls can affect anyone, but people over…

Becoming a Family Caregiver – Tips To Be Better Prepared

February 10, 2025

elderly care, family caregiver, family carer

If you’ve decided that looking after a loved one at home is the best option then you’ll need to be fully prepared for what it means in practice to become…

Respite For Them, Respite For You

December 2, 2024

at home care, respite care

General Advice

Looking after a family member who may need full time care because of complex health issues or cognitive decline can be challenging. And, even though you may see this as…

The Cost Of Care On Family Relationships

November 19, 2024

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caring, family caregiver

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…

Are You A Family Caregiver? How Respite Care Can Help You

November 19, 2024

elderly, respite care

Read about how respite care can help you as a family caregiver to maintain your own health and well-being while still ensuring your loved one is looked after. 1 in…

healthy winter foods - soup with green vegetable

5 Foods To Keep You Healthy In The Colder Weather

September 27, 2024

General Advice

healthy foods

Five tasty and healthy foods for you to enjoy as the weather gets colder to maintain physical health and good nutrition levels. According to the latest Health Survey for…

Vitamin D levels in elderly people – what you need to know

July 24, 2023

General Advice, Health & Fitness

health eating, vitamin D