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Personal training for older people

20 Nov 17

Why is it important for older people to exercise and use a personal trainer? Unless people do...

Care Funding, Direct Payments & Personal Budgets Explained

08 Feb 17

Care funding Once the person has been assessed, the local authority can charge for the services...

What are Personal Care Plans?

17 Jan 15

When our parents need long-term care, whether care is delivered in their own home or a...

Personal Budgets Explained

20 Dec 14

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

What are Personal Independence Payments (PIP)?

10 Jun 14

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit that helps towards some of the extra costs you...

Key questions to ask homecare providers

23 Apr 18

Choosing a home care provider is a critical task. The following questions may help you select...

Adult Learning for Older People

29 Jan 18

Much of our education system is really just training. Especially in times of economic recession, people...

Top tips to take care of elderly finances

31 Oct 17

There could be a multitude of reasons why someone wants you to step in and help...

Walking Aids Help Elderly Avoid Falls

25 Oct 17

Falls are common in older people and the risk of falling increases with increasing age A...

Power of Pilates for older body

25 Aug 17

What is Pilates? Pilates is a very popular form of exercise for all ages, not just...

Top Seven iPad Apps for People With Dementia

22 Aug 17

People with dementia often find it difficult to access or use new forms of technology Touchscreen...

Occupational Therapy for older people

27 Jun 17

What is occupational therapy? Occupational therapists (OTs) aim to enable older people to make the most...

Top tips to find a care home

24 Jun 17

My parents are getting on a bit now. I know they are, because I’ve hit middle...

Are there better tablets for elderly than iPad?

18 Jun 17

Is it really all about the iPad, or are there better choices? Technology and its tools...

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...

Water exercise for elderly

09 Feb 17

Swimming and aqua aerobics are very popular forms of exercise, which can be done at any...

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...

Looking after Mother-in-Law’s Finances

31 Oct 16

David King writes about handling his mother-in-law’s finances I have been officially appointed as the “Financial...

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...

What benefits can you claim over 60?

21 Jan 16

Many older people in the UK are unaware that they are entitled to receive cash benefits...

How to choose the best care provider

01 Dec 15

As we grow older, we may naturally reach a point at which we, or our loved...

Elderly care: the importance of an integrated approach

28 Oct 15

Older people often have complex, chronic conditions and there has been a significant shift in recent...

Why older people should exercise

05 Sep 15

Live well for longer How age affects health of your ageing parent From stiff joints to...

Ideas for great days out

27 Aug 15

Get out and about and have some fun with your extended family. Just visiting friends and...

On-line innovations enhance elderly social care

22 Apr 15

Shirley Ayres discusses her views on digital technology to enhance social care There has been considerable debate about the role...

What are Community Care Assessments?

14 Apr 15

It may be getting to the stage when your parent or relative is finding it difficult...

The Joy of Caring for Others

05 Mar 15

As we grow older, we start to witness the unfortunate and often distressing decline of our...

Volunteering benefits elderly and society

24 Jan 15

Why older people should volunteer Research has shown that for older adults, volunteering can be an...

If your partner used to manage the budget for some or all of the household finances, taking these on after they die can feel overwhelming. Follow these steps to find out how to take control of your money.

Having Fun Online Later in Life

30 Oct 14

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

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