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Assisted living generally means a residential place for older people, who would like or need help...

Create develops and delivers high quality creative arts programmes that provide life changing experiences to seven...

Many issues can cause depression as people age, such as retirement, the death of friends and...

What is a personal budget? Personalisation, also known as Self-Directed Support, is a way of working...

It’s an emotional and upsetting decision facing a growing number of elderly people who are no...

Loneliness and social isolation is a reality for many older people all year round, but it...

What is Coaching? Coaching helps you handle what life throws at you Sometimes things gets tough…...

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Many older people do not know how to take medicines safely and can often get confused....

When a neighbour called to say that mum had been found buttering her bread with a...

How can you help someone who is bereaved? Spend time with the bereaved person they need to...

Christmas is traditionally when families come together and whilst it is a magical time for children,...

Being a carer is tough and sometimes you really need to take a break, even if...

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Wearing a seat belt has been compulsory since 1983, however a recent study conducted by ICM...

A new report, backed by Esther Rantzen and the Patients Association, has identified the care choice...

Buying stair lifts for a home can be a daunting task and here we take you...

Stroke – the facts A stroke is a brain attack. It happens when the blood supply...

Last Christmas, 2013, more than 300,000 over 75s were believed to have spent Christmas Day alone...

Mobile Chemotherapy Units (MCU) Most people receiving chemotherapy report their lives revolve around treatment and they struggle to...

Sightsavers was founded in 1950 by John Wilson. Following a tragic accident that left John blind...

What are the types of problems the ageing need to see their GP about? Life can get...

The ability to provide reliable care at home without vast numbers of staff being involved is...

Modern technology offers many conveniences for older people, whether it is automation for assisted living, Telecare,...

Caring for someone can take its toll on your physical and mental health, social life, career and relationships. Taking time out to look after yourself is important if you’re to continue supporting yourself and the person you’re caring for. Here are some of the different types of support available.

If you’ve opted to receive direct payments to pay for personal care services yourself, there are important things you should know – such as how to compare products and services and how to manage your budget effectively.

Care workers or personal assistants can help you live independently in your own home. They may be provided directly by your local council (or Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland), with everything arranged for you. But if you decide to appoint one directly, using your own money or with direct payments, there’s a lot to think about.

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People use all kinds of technology in the home to make their lives easier. We might...