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Jul 19, 2022 4 min

Obtaining a Power of Attorney for Your Elderly Parent

Obtaining a power of attorney for your elderly parent; what it is, why you need it, the different options, and how get it in place. Obtaining a power of attorney for your elderly parent Talking to a parent about a…

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Jun 9, 2025 4 min

Dementia Care: How to Find The Right Carer

Finding the right person is essential and challenging. You’ll need to consider their training, references, personal qualities and carry out a trial shift. Why choose dementia care? As dementia becomes increasingly prevalent, dementia care is a topic on many people’s…

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Nov 27, 2018 3 min
early stage dementia

How to recognise cognitive impairment in a loved one

You can recognise cognitive impairment in a loved one by paying attention to their ability to recall names, carry out simple tasks, and keep track of their belongings. As time goes by you may face the role of looking after your…

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Apr 30, 2025 5 min
Loneliness in old age

Battling the Loneliness Epidemic

As your elderly loved ones age they inevitably lose lifetime friends and close family members, which can leave them feeling both bereft and isolated. Isolation and loneliness in older people are growing problems in the UK.  The number of people…

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