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…
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…
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,…
Specialist Care at Home – What Are the Benefits?
Receiving specialist care at home helps you or your loved one to maintain independence and freedom to enjoy doing the things you like in familiar surroundings with the advantage of…
Jointly Owned Property and Care Home Fees
Update: In September 2021 the government announced a plan to cap the cost of social care with the aim being that nobody needing care should be forced to sell their…
Local Authority Funding for Care in Your Own Home
If the time is fast approaching where you realise you may need extra care in your day to day life, you may be worrying about how much that care is…
Continence and the Carer: How to Handle Continence Issues with Dignity
Incontinence, the loss of control over one’s bladder or bowel, can affect people of all ages and can be distressing for anyone but older people are particularly affected. Indeed, continence…
Helping Older People Take An Active Part in Health and Care Plans
How can you feel more independent and more in control when you’re receiving care in your own home? Take a look at our tips on how a live-in carer can…