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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...

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,...

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...

The essential guide to legal planning for older people

17 May 16

There are a number of key legal documents, which are essential for you and your older...

Do I need to pay tax on my savings?

10 May 16

Have you received a letter from your bank or building society advising they will no longer...

Essential guide to financial planning for older people

05 May 16

People are living longer, but unfortunately, many live for longer in ill-health as well. Whether you...

What are the early signs of bladder and kidney cancer?

03 May 16

Did you know that blood in your pee could be a sign of bladder or kidney...

Top tips to support your bladder & bowels

28 Apr 16

The bladder and bowels are two important organs. They are at the end of the digestion...

Why the Tide Is High for Equity Release Schemes

26 Apr 16

You may have heard various stories around the subject of equity release, but what do these...

90 is the new 50

21 Apr 16

As Her Majesty the Queen clearly demonstrates to us all on her 90th birthday, reaching 90 does...

Top tips to manage your medication

20 Apr 16

In old age, many of us rely on medication to get us through the day and...

Top 5 tips for healthy eyes

19 Apr 16

Looking after your eyes in something that we don’t necessarily think about, but which is important,...

Dangers of dehydration in older people

12 Apr 16

Adequate fluid is essential to allow the body to sweat to regulate temperature, maintain good levels...

How to combat insomnia in older people

07 Apr 16

Everyone sometimes has a bad night’s sleep, but for some, insomnia is a serious issue and...

How to understand your new tax codes

05 Apr 16

  In most cases, this April you should only receive one notice showing the codes to...

How to prevent and treat bedsores

30 Mar 16

Bedsores result from pressure over time on skin in contact with another surface, such as a...

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