Smart Homes for the Elderly –Technology Can Make Life Easier
Smart homes technology is taking over our lives at a rapid rate. Some technological advances can be of enormous benefit to older people but can technology provide all the answers?…
The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Elderly Parents and Your Children
The ‘sandwich generation’ is a growing phenomenon in the UK with just over 2 million people involved in caring for both children and elderly parents. People who are caught in…
UK government advice for unpaid carers regarding COVID-19
We hope you are all keeping safe and well. The UK government have provided advice for all of us, whatever our circumstances, during the corona virus crisis. However, here is…
Products To Make Live In Care Easier
Our live-in carers are a vital part of the British social and health care system and the work they do within the homes of the most vulnerable and elderly helps…
Reasons To Love Growing Old
Here are just some of the reasons you can actively love growing old as the years go by, and appreciate the later period of your life. There are currently nearly…
6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Downsize When You Get Older
Statistics show that over half of those in the UK aged 65 and over would be tempted to downsize their home as they age. If this is something you have…
Lasting Power of Attorney: It’s Not Just About Finances
Putting in place a Power of Attorney is something that most of us don’t usually consider until an urgent situation arises. Sadly, that can mean that not all parties have…
Managing Type 1 Diabetes In Older People
Find out about how type 1 diabetes can be successfully managed to ensure that a person has the quality of life they deserve. There are around 400,000 people with type…
Looking For Elderly Care? Tips For Families
If you’re looking for elderly care these tips will help you feel more able to get started and navigate your search more effectively. In some areas of the UK as…
Falls: Understanding Risk Factors and Tips for Prevention
Around 33% of older people fall at least once a year, often even more than that. Falling can result in visits to A&E and even extended stays in hospital. Fractured…