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Great ideas to persuade older people to get some fresh air

30 Aug 16

Getting outside for some fresh air on a breezy spring day, or the in the warmer...

What are the rules for gifting assets?

23 Aug 16

It can be tempting to consider gifting assets to avoid paying for care, but beware of...

Planning for the end of life

02 Aug 16

Planning for end of life using Advance Decisions, LPAs and Advance Statements is so important  Why...

Debt in retirement

25 Jul 16

Carrying forward debt into retirement is a dilemma which many people face. At a time in...

Should you consider installing recording equipment camera to monitor care?

21 Jul 16

Installing a hidden camera or any other recording equipment is a big step to make when...

High cholesterol in older people

16 Jul 16

What is cholesterol and how does it affect older people? Cholesterol is a fatty substance which...

Jargon-free A-Z of elderly care terminology

15 Jul 16

When your parents age and you have to start dealing with the problem associated with old...

Top tips to avoid investment scams

14 Jul 16

Investment scams are on the rise, especially amongst older people. Research from The Financial Conduct Authority...

Dancing Into Older Age

07 Jul 16

In recent years, dancing – an enjoyable recreational activity – has been shown to improve the...

Can technology alleviate loneliness for the over-80’s?

04 Jul 16

Today’s society is more connected than ever before. The vast majority of the population now use...

Should you consider using medical alert ID jewellery?

30 Jun 16

Medical alert jewellery, in the form of bracelets and necklaces, is frequently used to enable rapid...

Story of personal journey as a carer

28 Jun 16

Everyone’s care journey is different. Here we explore the story of carer Sarah Bradshaw and her...

Power of Attorney: why you should plan early

22 Jun 16

  Over half of people in the UK are worried about losing their mental capacity in...

Top tips to maintain confidence as you age

21 Jun 16

It can be easy to lose confidence as you age. You may think your body is...

How Technology can help carers

16 Jun 16

These days, we use technology in all aspects of our lives, from internet banking to online...

Why you should register your home appliances

14 Jun 16

It’s of vital importance that your older relative should register their home appliances, in order to...

Top tips to make care budget go further

09 Jun 16

Care is expensive, but there are ways in which you can make your care budget go...

Top ten questions about medication answered for carers

Medication often plays an important role in older people’s health and ensuring that the people you...

Exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles

07 Jun 16

When you think of exercise, you may think of an hour or so at the gym,...

11 top tips for great nails

02 Jun 16

We all want well groomed, healthy finger and toe nails, but this can be difficult,  as...

What are the new rules for tax on dividends?

31 May 16

New rules on tax on dividends came out on 6th April 2016, changing the way this...

How to choose great clothes as you age

26 May 16

As people get older, our clothing needs change and we tend to look for clothes which...

What are the care options following hospital discharge?

22 May 16

When your older relative is leaving hospital, it can be a very worrying time to ensure...

What does being a carer entail for you?

20 May 16

Are you a carer of a loved one, who is older, disabled or seriously ill?  Whether...

Dementia and how pictures can help

19 May 16

For most people, sight is their most critical sense. 50% of all the information comes in...

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