New Hobbies for the Elderly During Lockdown
New Year is not the only time to take up a new hobby, the coming of better weather can inspire older people to try something new. Even as we continue…
70th Anniversary celebration during lockdown: 1-in-a million
One of the members of The Live-in Care Hub has recently shared a heart-warming story of a couple who receive live-in care and have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary during…
The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Elderly Parents and Your Children
The ‘sandwich generation’ is a growing phenomenon in the UK with just over 2 million people involved in caring for both children and elderly parents. People who are caught in…
UK government advice for unpaid carers regarding COVID-19
We hope you are all keeping safe and well. The UK government have provided advice for all of us, whatever our circumstances, during the corona virus crisis. However, here is…
Products To Make Live In Care Easier
Our live-in carers are a vital part of the British social and health care system and the work they do within the homes of the most vulnerable and elderly helps…
Free up hospital beds – 6 Reasons every CCG should use live-in care
Over the past few days we have seen many CCGs (Clinical Commissioning Groups) seeking expressions of interest from residential and nursing homes willing to help during the COVID-19 crisis and…
Deploy Your Skills To Help People During the Covid Crisis
We’ve all been overwhelmed by the extent of the response to the call for volunteers by the NHS during the Covid-19 crisis. It really makes me proud to see how…
Could Robots Ever Really Replace Carers?
Robots are already well-embedded in certain sections of our society. We all know they help make cars, pick items in large retail warehouses and are used in dangerous frontline combat…
Reasons To Love Growing Old
Here are just some of the reasons you can actively love growing old as the years go by, and appreciate the later period of your life. There are currently nearly…
6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Downsize When You Get Older
Statistics show that over half of those in the UK aged 65 and over would be tempted to downsize their home as they age. If this is something you have…