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Apr 16, 2026 3 min
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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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May 31, 2022 3 min
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Living with someone with dementia

Guest blog from Dr Jamie Wilson in Over50choices Living With Someone With Dementia When someone you live with and love is diagnosed with dementia, the effects can be devastating.  As they struggle to deal with the confusion and memory loss characteristic…

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Nov 27, 2018 3 min
How do I find respite care?

What is respite care and how can you find it?

Respite care is care provided for a set amount of time, while the usual care giver takes time to rest from their regular care duties. As your loved one ages, it’s likely they will experience health problems that will make…

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May 31, 2022 3 min

Looking for a Self-Employed Live in Carer? We Explore the Advantages

Are you looking for a self-employed live in carer? The world of care can be confusing and finding high quality self-employed carers can be a minefield. Add into that the emotions you’re bound to be experiencing if you’ve decided your loved one needs care, and the whole situation process of finding self employed home help can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, there are some sensible steps to take when finding a freelance live in carer. The 3 biggest advantages to hiring self-employed care workers are: saving money on service, better quality care, and increased control. Why hire a self-employed carer? What type of carer do you need? Should you be considering a care home? How do you go about finding a carer? What if that care solution turns out to be the wrong fit? It’s completely normal to have questions like this, and to feel like you don’t have any of the answers.…

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