If your elderly relative has been in hospital, it should be good news when they are…
Top tips to avoid nuisance calls for older people
Nuisance calls can make your elderly parent’s life a misery Nuisance calls and texts can cause…
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- Care at home 2
- Carers 15
- Caring from a distance 10
- Complaints 1
- Coping 9
- Difficult conversations 6
- Grandparents 8
- Isolation 11
- Loneliness 14
- Mobility 5
- Planning for care 1
- Safety at home 36
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…
How to register elderly disabled
The actual process of disability registration does vary for each local authority so first please contact…
Driving Issues for Older People
As people age, their driving abilities inevitably change. However, by reducing risk factors and incorporating safe…
How to broach difficult subjects with your elderly parent
Raising difficult issues with your elderly parent isn’t easy It may be becoming apparent to you that your…
Safety at home for older people
Keeping your parent safe at home is obviously of paramount importance. Home should be where they…
Problems of damp for elderly health
Damp, condensation and mould growth can make have an impact on the health of older people,…
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…
Caring for a parent with a terminal illness
If you are caring for someone who has been told they may not get better, you…
Caring for older relatives with dementia
It can be very upsetting having to witness the decline in the mental abilities of a…
Top tips to avoid nuisance calls for older people
Nuisance calls can make your elderly parent’s life a misery Nuisance calls and texts can cause…
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- Bereavement 16
- Carers 9
- Coping 3
- Families 28
- Funerals 7
- Hospital 4
- Moving house 5
Capture elderly memories
One of my greatest regrets is that I didn’t ask my father to record his life…
How to broach difficult subjects with your elderly parent
Raising difficult issues with your elderly parent isn’t easy It may be becoming apparent to you that your…
FAQs About Arranging Funerals
We answer some of the key questions about funerals What should I do if a relative…
How to manage probate process
What is probate? A Grant of Probate is an order of the Court, giving one or…
How to register a death
Registering a death You have five days to register a death You should register the death…
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- Active minds 14
- Eating well 3
- Entertainment 8
- Exercise 12
- Hobbies 17
- Isolation 4
- Out and about 19
- Recipes 10
- Travel 13
- Volunteering 5
Edible gardens for older people
Gardening is a great hobby and your older relative doesn’t even need a garden to be able…
Driving Issues for Older People
As people age, their driving abilities inevitably change. However, by reducing risk factors and incorporating safe…
Best activities and hobbies for older people
When your parent suddenly has more spare time, there is obviously more scope to do some…
Adult Learning for Older People
Much of our education system is really just training. Especially in times of economic recession, people…
Eating yourself warm this winter
After a very mild start, winter is finally making itself felt in the UK, as temperatures…
Top tips for improving sleep in older people
Sleep patterns change as you age, because the body produces lower levels of growth hormone, which…
Best activities and hobbies for older people
When your parent suddenly has more spare time, there is obviously more scope to do some…
Top tips for healthy ageing
One of the main things to bear in mind is the vital importance to start ageing…
Personal training for older people
Why is it important for older people to exercise and use a personal trainer? Unless people do…
Benefits of yoga for older people
It is a fact that we are living longer these days, but it is also true…
Power of Pilates for older body
What is Pilates? Pilates is a very popular form of exercise for all ages, not just…
Top ten tips for ageing skin
How to make your skin look at its best 1. Cleanse, tone and moisturise, using products…
Tai chi helps older people enjoy life
Before I started tai chi, I had been a couch potato for many years. I had…
Science of ageing skin explained
The skin’s ageing process The main ageing process is not taking place in the top layers…
Water exercise for elderly
Swimming and aqua aerobics are very popular forms of exercise, which can be done at any…
Top tips to maintain confidence as you age
It can be easy to lose confidence as you age. You may think your body is…
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