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Voluntary sector links state and isolated families

20 Feb 14

Loneliness and isolation in older people is increasingly recognised as a major aspect of life that...

How grandparents help families save money

08 Mar 13

Grandparents often go above and beyond the call of duty, especially in today’s society, when more...

Computers for older people

10 Sep 18

Young people and those in the world of business aren’t the only people using computers these...

Capture elderly memories

13 Aug 18

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

Top ten tips to help relatives with dementia

19 Jun 18

Asked to provide the top ten pieces of advice for people living with dementia and their...

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...

How To Combat Probate and Power of Attorney Fraud

26 Feb 18

According to a recent report by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the cost...

Caring for a parent with a terminal illness

17 Oct 17

If you are caring for someone who has been told they may not get better, you...

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...

Dementia and Hearing loss

06 Jul 17

Dementia is a condition which affects brain function. There are various types of dementia, such as...

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...

Top ten tips for ageing skin

27 Apr 17

How to make your skin look at its best 1. Cleanse, tone and moisturise, using products...

Family conflict during parental illness

09 Apr 17

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

Caring for elderly from a distance: factsheet

27 Mar 17

What is caring at a distance? The fact that we are living longer is wonderful achievement....

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...

Top apps for the elderly

27 Feb 17

We’ve compiled an extensive list of apps to help care for your parent and to keep your...

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 ensure best quality care for elderly

01 Feb 17

More and more frequently care homes and agencies are being held under a microscope by the...

Computers or tablets for older people?

31 Jan 17

Today it is hard to imagine living without computers, but did you know that already in...

Financial help from grandparents

20 Jan 17

A grandparent wants to be as involved in the lives of their grandchildren as possible. From...

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...

Caring for elderly harder than it used to be

14 Dec 16

Most of us were brought up with the fairytale notion of the perfectly happy family As...

Sight and hearing loss in older people

11 Dec 16

There are currently 220,000 older people with sight and hearing loss over the age of 70...

Caring for elderly as an expat

06 Dec 16

Cognitive neuroscientist and age specialist Dr Lynda Shaw is calling for better transparency and co-ordination of...

Calculate cost of elderly parent care

15 Nov 16

Paying for care can be a minefield, so we are here to help you calculate what...

Top ten tips to avoid being scammed

06 Sep 16

Scams target people of all ages, backgrounds and income levels without discriminating. Falling victim to scamming...

Alleviating loneliness and isolation when caring from a distance

09 Aug 16

Seeing parents can be hard when life is busy. Loneliness and isolation among the elderly...

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...

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