Search Results for: families history

Family History Research for Older People

15 Mar 14

Why encourage your older parent to investigate their family history? Having a project on the go is...

Capture elderly memories

13 Aug 18

One of my greatest regrets is that I didn’t ask my father to record his life...

How to broach difficult subjects with your elderly parent

09 Apr 18

Raising difficult issues with your elderly parent isn’t easy It may be becoming apparent to you that your...

Parkinson’s diagnosis and treatment

12 Oct 17

How is Parkinson’s diagnosed? Diagnosis of Parkinson’s is made by a doctor, who takes a detailed...

Are private health insurers ripping off older people?

08 Jun 17

Taking out private health insurance is costly, but are older people being penalised unnecessarily? You might...

Family conflict during parental illness

09 Apr 17

Family conflict is not unusual Family conflict is common within the family when a parent is...

Coping with Bereavement

10 Mar 17

Bereavement is a distressing but common experience. At some point, most of us will suffer the...

Live-in carers for elderly help whole family

05 Mar 17

Home is where you want to be, whatever your age and whatever it takes to maintain...

Helping the Sandwich Generation

01 Mar 17

A recent Money Advice Service report into the “sandwich generation” revealed how squeezed people who provide...

Creating a fulfilling life after loss

20 Feb 17

Few events in life are as painful as the death of your partner, but you can learn...

How to recognise mild cognitive impairment in elderly

08 Jan 17

Many of us face the daunting role of looking after parents as they age One problem...

How to keep calm with older relatives

17 Mar 16

We all think it sometimes, but often we don’t actually say it, that our elderly relatives...

The pros and cons of grandparents looking after grandchildren

23 Feb 16

It’s estimated that grandparents save British families £16.4 billion pounds worth of childcare per year. A...

Alcohol problems in older adults

16 Feb 16

Coverage in the media may well give the impression that drinking too much alcohol is something...

Helping the lonely and bereaved through Valentine’s Day

11 Feb 16

Valentine’s Day is a day of romance and love, treats and surprises, meals and gifts, but...

Help and support for carers

15 Dec 15

There are nearly 7 million carers in the UK and over the next 30 years, this...

Christmas games to play with grandparents

07 Dec 15

However much you prepare for the Christmas season, there is always going to be the odd...

Get the best personal care alarm now

24 Nov 15

SureSafe offer the broadest range of personal alarms to suit a wide variety of needs: Traditional...

Guide to Huntington’s Disease

12 Nov 15

Huntington’s disease (formerly known as Huntington’s chorea) is an inherited condition causing progressive brain damage. The...

Tina Foster talks to bestselling author Hilary Boyd about relationships, love and sex in later life

22 Oct 15

With her new book published this month Meet Me on the Beach, novelist Hilary Boyd is...

Top tips to get right care for your older relative in hospital

08 Oct 15

When your older relative goes into hospital, it can be a very stressful time. The medical...

Top practical tips for remarriage and civil partnerships

06 Oct 15

More and more people are getting married after a divorce or bereavement, which is very exciting, but it...

Technology tip of the week: best way to communicate with grandchildren?

21 Sep 15

For many people, they would say a tablet, as it is easily portable, so if you...

Top zoos and gardens for fun days out

07 May 15

Zoos and gardens offer something for everyone… animals, education, and a decent restaurant. They are a...

Caring for an older spouse

30 Apr 15

We talk all the time about the issues involved in caring for an ageing parent, but...

How to discuss care issues with an older parent

23 Apr 15

It’s so important to talk to your parent about care issues, so that you can: Understand...

A beginner’s guide to dementia

14 Apr 15

Dementia is probably the most difficult problem families face when caring for an older relative Most...

Historical fun days out

05 Apr 15

Stately homes, castles and other historical sites offer something for everyone…great gardens, fine houses, history and...

Issues facing family carers of elderly

19 Feb 15

Caring for ageing parents can put a huge strain on families, particularly those people who may...

Preserving Family Memories

15 Jan 15

Why capture your parent on film? A film does not just keep a person’s stories alive,...

Disclaimer

This directory is provided for information purposes only. Inclusion in the directory does not endorse, recommend or imply any approval of the providers listed on this site. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this directory are accurate, despite this myageingparent.com cannot, and does not, assume liability for any errors or omissions. The content of this website and directory are provided for information purposes only and does not represent legal or any other professional advice.

Add your company to our directory