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Top tips to buy mobility vehicles safely
A mobility vehicle can improve many peoples’ lifestyle, but making the right decision when buying one…
How to keep the elderly warm in winter
Severe cold snaps can have dramatic effects on everyday life, especially for the elderly. Cold and wintry conditions can…
Essential cold weather planning for elderly
The winter is approaching and we want to ensure older people stay fit and well. Read…
Top tips to find a care home
My parents are getting on a bit now. I know they are, because I’ve hit middle…
Adapting your home for your older parent
As we age, everyday tasks we once performed without a second thought become more and more…
Caring for a parent with dementia
Watching a parent suffer with dementia is one of the hardest things you will ever do…
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What to do if unhappy with elderly parent’s care
Most people have a positive experience of the care they receive but problems sometimes occur and you may want to make a complaint. Whether the care is provided at home or in a care home, or you’ve bought a care product such as a mobility aid, it’s important to know your rights.
Essential cold weather planning for elderly
The winter is approaching and we want to ensure older people stay fit and well. Read…
Caring for a parent with a terminal illness
If you are caring for someone who has been told they may not get better, you…
How to challenge Continuing Care decisions
Continuing Healthcare can be defined as care provided over an extended period of time, to a…
Caring for elderly from a distance: factsheet
What is caring at a distance? The fact that we are living longer is wonderful achievement….
Top tips to keep older people cool in heat
It’s been a long winter, but, but now we’ve hit the hot weather and this can…
Carer Assessments explained
There is a completely separate assessment for the giver of the care called the carer assessment…
Key questions to ask homecare providers
Choosing a home care provider is a critical task. The following questions may help you select…
How to keep the elderly warm in winter
Severe cold snaps can have dramatic effects on everyday life, especially for the elderly. Cold and wintry conditions can…
Caring for a parent with a terminal illness
If you are caring for someone who has been told they may not get better, you…
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How to challenge Continuing Care decisions
Continuing Healthcare can be defined as care provided over an extended period of time, to a…
Care Funding, Direct Payments & Personal Budgets Explained
Care funding Once the person has been assessed, the local authority can charge for the services…
Calculate cost of elderly parent care
Paying for care can be a minefield, so we are here to help you calculate what…
What are the rules for gifting assets?
It can be tempting to consider gifting assets to avoid paying for care, but beware of…
Self-funding long-term care
Few of us can afford to pay the high cost of long-term care out of our…
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Pumpic app
Take сare of your elderly parents. Block unidentified calls and messages, track locations, set geo-fences, view…
Fannypants
Fannypants® is an award winning brand for incontinence underwear. It comes with removable, washable and reusable…