Vitamin D levels in elderly people – what you need to know
For the majority of people throughout their lives, getting the right balance of minerals and vitamins, including vitamin D, is not too difficult. This can be achieved fairly easily by…
What to do if a Parent Refuses Care?
One of the biggest stumbling blocks when an elderly parent stubbornly refuses any form of care is helping them overcome their fear; fear of losing their independence, fear of being…
Why A Job In Palliative Care Can Really Make A Difference
Anyone who chooses to work in the care profession will see daily the difference they can make to not just the person they care for but for their wider family…
Chair based exercise – A boost for those with low mobility
We all understand the importance of exercise and the role that it plays in helping us to remain healthy and mobile for as long as possible. Unfortunately for those who…
Palliative Care – Can You Really Have it at Home?
No longer does the need for palliative care mean you have to leave your home for a hospital or hospice to get the range of services and support that you…
Living a longer but also a better life
The face of care for the elderly as we know it has been changing rapidly over the last decade. Traditional care or residential homes, once the only option available to…
The Importance Of Sleep For Heart Health
Throughout our lives, one thing we should pay more attention to is the amount of sleep we have or need. Not just to get through each day but to understand…
Rejecting The Move to Institutional Care
Why more and more elderly people are rejecting institutional care, turning their backs on the traditional care home and opting to stay at home It should come as no surprise…
So you thought live-in care was expensive?
Live-in carer fees compare favourably with residential care homes, especially for couples. Here, we explain how misconceptions about the price of care could lead to fewer people getting the opportunity…
The Important Role of Pets in the Lives of Older People
As we get older, we need to carefully consider our living arrangements and what makes us feel happy and protected. Sadly, as we revealed in our Better At Home Report,…