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Sep 27, 2018 4 min
Driving with dementia

Can you drive with dementia?

Driving is a complex skill that requires concentration, coordination, patience and an ability to remember routes. The brain damage of dementia will increasingly affect your capacity to drive and to safely cope with the tests and trials on the road.…

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Jun 20, 2018 3 min

Benefits of holidays for elderly people with disabilities

A holiday can be a great way to rest, recharge the batteries and have fun. Age and infirmity do not have to be a barrier to having a holiday, but it can take a little planning and preparation. As spring…

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Jun 14, 2018 3 min
Loneliness in older people

Loneliness and depression in older people

Getting older can be difficult and lonely. The death of friends and loved ones can limit your social circle. In fact, nearly half of all people over 75 live alone. Disability, dementia or disease can make it a challenge to…

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Mar 21, 2018 3 min

Elderly Diabetes Care

When a loved one has diabetes, it’s natural to worry that they’re getting the care they need. If arthritis or Alzheimer’s is making controlling their diabetes difficult, a carer can provide a helping hand. Elderly diabetes care Diabetes is a…

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Jan 23, 2018 4 min
end of life care

What does end of life care mean?

End of life care means care for those who are approaching the end of their life, including their family and friends. It often means the treatment of symptoms and can extend to counselling or spiritual guidance. Speak to one of our…

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Dec 11, 2017 4 min
Parents for Christmas

What Can I Get My Parents For Christmas?

The best presents to get elderly parents for Christmas can range from time spent together to technology that will make their life better, all the way through to music playlists… What to get your elderly parents for Christmas Christmas is…

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Oct 9, 2017 3 min
the flu jab for carers

Flu Jab for Carers

Why the flu jab for carers is important, how it works, what the side effects are, and what you can do for yourself and your loved one if you get the flu. Why there is a flu jab for carers…

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Aug 23, 2017 3 min
Wandering in dementia

Gadgets to Help Your Elderly Loved One Outside

There are lots of gadgets to help your elderly loved one outside, from walking stick ice picks, to outdoor stair lifts, we look at 8 must-haves for elderly independence.  Getting out and about Home care isn’t about keeping your loved…

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Aug 18, 2017 3 min
home safety for the elderly

Home Safety Without a Carer

Ensuring home safety can be difficult without a carer, but there are measures you can put in place while you decide on the right home care solution for you. Home safety Nothing is quite like a person being on hand…

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