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Help with incontinence Dealing with incontinence can be difficult and distressing. The good news is that there is support available to keep your loved one clean and comfortable. Incontinence is one of the last taboos subjects. It often causes shame and…
The Advantages of Male Carers
We still have deeply entrenched ideas about who provides care, but male carers can provide physical strength, as well as gentility, patience, and understanding in a caregiving role. CQC-regulated care Founded by an NHS dementia doctor Expert live-in care, arranged…
Sleep problems in the elderly
Too little rest can increase risk of disease, depression and dementia. Sleep problems in the elderly As we get older, sleep problems become more pronounced. It’s common to discover that your Mum or Dad aren’t sleeping well, and too little rest…
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Keeping A Wandering Parent Safe
You can prevent wandering by keeping to regular routines, taking a note of irregular behaviour, preparing properly for the night, and wander-proofing their home. Keeping A Wandering Parent Safe Confusion, frustration and loneliness can all cause someone with dementia to…
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How to cope with denial in dementia
It can be difficult to know how to cope with denial in dementia, but there are things you can do to help your loved one to understand, accept, and live with dignity. How to cope with denial in dementia The…
How To Care For Someone With Multiple Sclerosis
If you’re caring for someone with multiple sclerosis, you will need to help with movement and mobility, frequency, and pain relief. How to care for someone with multiple sclerosis Caring for someone with multiple sclerosis can be demanding physically, mentally and emotionally. However, with support you can meet the challenges and help your loved one manage the stress and symptoms of the disease. A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be devastating for the individual and frightening for family and friends. The disease can be unpredictable, so it can be difficult to predict care needs. Your loved one may have dramatic mood swings and may become depressed as they grieve for the life they had planned or anxious about an uncertain future. With a little help and guidance, you can support your loved one and help them adjust to the physical and emotional challenges ahead. Movement and mobility Weakness, muscle…
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…
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…
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…
How to Help an Elderly Parent Who Doesn’t Want Care
With a little patience and understanding you can support your parent in choosing the right live in elder care, so they get the help they need and still retain their dignity and independence. How to help an elderly parent who…
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