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What is domiciliary care?
Domiciliary care is one of the most searched-for terms in elderly care – and one of the least clearly explained. If you’ve come across it while researching options for a parent or loved one, here’s what it means and what…
Personal health budgets for dementia care: How to use NHS Funding to choose your own carer
Most families who have been awarded NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) assume the NHS will simply tell them who will provide their care. Few realise they can ask for something different. A Personal Health Budget changes that. It gives families the…
What Are Arthritis Nodules?
Arthritis nodules are lumps that develop in people with certain types of arthritis. These firm bumps most often appear around joints – particularly the fingers, elbows, knees, or heels – and can be concerning when first noticed. Arthritis nodules are…
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What Does Arthritis Feel Like?
If you’ve wondered whether your joint pain or stiffness could be arthritis, you’re not alone. Arthritis affects more than ten million people in the UK and can change how you move, feel, and live each day. Arthritis pain varies from…
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How Heart Disease Affects Your Life
Heart disease is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the UK, affecting millions of people. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or are supporting someone with a heart condition, understanding how it affects daily life helps you make…
Elderly Fall Prevention and Common Causes
Falls in the elderly – causes As we get older, illness, pain and visual problems can increase the risk of trips and falls. Falls can cause injuries but they can also decrease confidence and make your loved one frightened to…
The best clocks for people living with dementia
Losing track of time is one of the early symptoms of dementia. Whether it’s a missed doctor’s appointment or a frantic phone call about whether they’ve had lunch, losing track of time can be a distressing experience for your loved…
What is Live in Care?
Live-in care means a carer lives in the home of the person they are supporting, providing round-the-clock support day and night. Find out how it works, what it costs, and what to look for when arranging care. What does live-in…
Managing incontinence in people with dementia
What is incontinence? Incontinence is the term used to describe any accidental or involuntary loss of urine or faeces. The degree to which a person is incontinent can vary from a ‘small leak’ to complete loss of control over the…
Hormone replacement therapy and dementia
A recent study linked HRT with slight increased risk of developing dementia – but experts are telling women not to panic about the research. What is HRT? HRT or hormone replacement therapy is an important treatment for the unpleasant symptoms…
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