Blue Zone Phenomenon – Can Care At Home Help You Live Longer?
You may be wondering what we mean when we talk about the Blue Zone Phenomenon. These are areas across the…
Sharing Your Home with a Carer: The Unexpected Perks
Sharing your home with a carer might seem daunting especially for people who have always been independent and used to…
Long-Distance Caregiving – Stay Connected and Offer Support
When families live many miles from one another, challenges can arise when an elderly family member needs regular care. Providing…
Celebrating Ageing – Embracing the Journey and the Pleasures
In today’s world it can sometimes feel that there is little to be enthusiastic about. Add getting older into the…
Benefits and Challenges of Living with Ageing Parents
The housing crisis in the UK is one of the factors said to be behind the growing trend of adults…
A Proactive Approach to Preventing Falls
Falls are one of the most common issues which can result in hospitalisation for older people so preventing falls needs…
Becoming a Family Caregiver – Tips To Be Better Prepared
If you’ve decided that looking after a loved one at home is the best option then you’ll need to be…
Good News and Bad News About Long-Term Social Care Reform
The good news today about social care reform is that an independent commission will start in April 2025. The bad…
Respite For Them, Respite For You
Looking after a family member who may need full time care because of complex health issues or cognitive decline can…
Can Having A Pet At Home Combat Loneliness in the Elderly?
It is a sad fact that in our fragmented society more and more older people are reporting feelings of loneliness…