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How to Care For An Elderly Parent Living With You

You can care for an elderly parent living with you by making simple adaptations to your home, giving them a space of their own, and setting clear boundaries. Here are some things to consider… How to care for an elderly…

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Jun 11, 2026 5 min

How to prevent loneliness in an elderly parent

Social isolation is one of the most significant and underestimated health risks facing older people in the UK. The Alzheimer’s Society estimates that social isolation can increase the risk of developing dementia by around 60%, and research links chronic loneliness…

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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 12, 2025 3 min
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How to arrange discharge from hospital

With the right planning, preparation and support you can ease the transition from hospital to home and help your loved one stay safe, healthy and independent. Discharge from Hospital It is great news when a loved one is ready to…

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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 4 min
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5 tips to care for an elderly parent

Break it down, educate yourself on your options, set boundaries, talk to someone and share the burden. Sharing is caring, both for them and for you. Your parents’ age can creep up on you. One week you might be picking up their…

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Jun 12, 2025 4 min
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Self-Employed Carer: 4 Tips to Find the Right Candidate

  Finding a self-employed carer can be challenging, especially if you’re coming to terms with the fact that you or your loved ones need care at all Self-employed carer: 4 tips to find the right candidate – so you have…

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May 31, 2022 3 min
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Caring for an elderly spouse

It can be difficult adjusting to life when caring for an elderly spouse – but it can be a rewarding experience that strengthens your relationship. Caring for an elderly spouse Caring for an elderly spouse can be a strain, especially…

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Adverse Drug Reactions In the Elderly

Adverse drug reactions happen, for the most part, because of the number of medications taken and the different times of day each medication needs to be taken. Elderly patients, on average, take 3 times as much medication as younger people. Amongst the wide…

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