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Jun 19, 2017 3 min
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What Elderly Care is Right For Me?

The first question you will ask yourself, when faced with the task of finding care for an elderly loved one, is: “What elderly care is right for me?” There are a lot of options, and the most common are live-in…

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Jun 16, 2017 3 min
The importance of father's day

The Importance of Father’s Day

The importance of father’s day lays in the opportunity to learn more about your dad; who he was, who he is, and how you’ve shaped him into the person he is today. As you age it’s likely that your relationship…

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Jun 16, 2017 3 min
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Grief on Father’s Day

My sister with our dad  Five years ago I lost my father to leukaemia. It affects me still in more ways than I ever could have predicted, and the loss becomes more apparent every year on the approach to Father’s…

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May 26, 2017 2 min
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The Importance of Grandparents

School holidays provide a great opportunity for travelling to visit elderly relatives, or arranging for your children to spend a couple of days with their grandparents. The change of scene is good for your kids, and free time away is…

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Apr 3, 2017 4 min

Helping a Bereaved Parent Live Alone

Helping a Bereaved Parent Live Alone Losing a parent can be devastating. They raised you, and loved you, and you now face the daunting task of living without their support, while offering strength to others. Grief is an almost universal factor…

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Dec 6, 2016 3 min

Arranging Care for the Holidays

It might be difficult to see your elderly loved one at Christmas, but there are things you can do to make sure they don’t face the festive season alone. Arranging care for the holidays 450,000 elderly people in the UK…

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Nov 29, 2016 3 min
winter safety tips for the elderly

Winter safety tips for the elderly

During the winter, cold and damp weather can take a toll on the health of your elderly relatives. Counter the weather with our top 3 winter safety tips for the elderly. Winter can be a particularly challenging time for older…

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Nov 10, 2016 4 min
How do I get my parent to eat?

What to do if your parent is not eating

It can be frightening and frustrating but there are ways to stimulate hunger if your parent is not eating. It’s all about the carrot, not the stick! What to do if your parent is not eating Has your Mum or Dad lost their…

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Aug 25, 2016 4 min

Preventing Loneliness and Isolation in an Elderly Parent

You can help to prevent loneliness and isolation in an elderly parent by getting organised with family and friends, neighbours, researching courses and local events, and considering specialised holidays.  Preventing Loneliness and Isolation in an Elderly Parent The elderly can…

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Aug 19, 2016 4 min
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9 Elderly Care Tips to Stay Safe at Home

Meeting your loved one’s physical, mental and spiritual needs is a vital part of elderly care., and a big part of that is enabling them to stay at home. Today almost 90% of those aged 65+ want to age in their…

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