Elderly man with his daughter in garden

Benefits and Challenges of Living with Ageing Parents

February 18, 2025
Trudi Scrivener
Elderly Care, General Advice
ageing parents, elderly care, elderly parents, multi-generational living
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The housing crisis in the UK is one of the factors said to be behind the growing trend of adults living with their elderly parents. According to recent Census data…

Becoming a Family Caregiver – Tips To Be Better Prepared

February 10, 2025
Trudi Scrivener
Elderly Care, General Advice
elderly care, family caregiver, family carer
No Comments
If you’ve decided that looking after a loved one at home is the best option then you’ll need to be fully prepared for what it means in practice to become…
person with limited mobility in wheelchair

What to do if a Parent Refuses Care?

June 15, 2022
Anna
General Advice
elderly care, parents
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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…
taking care of your own health

Taking Care of Your Own Health as a Live-in Carer

February 25, 2021
Anna
Health & Fitness
carers health, elderly care, health, live in care
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Looking after an elderly person, especially one who may have health and/or mobility problems can be tiring and difficult at times. If that person also has dementia the task can…
stages of dementia

Managing Type 1 Diabetes In Older People

November 29, 2019
Anna
General Advice, Health & Fitness
diabetes type 1, elderly care, live-in care, senior care
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Find out about how type 1 diabetes can be successfully managed to ensure that a person has the quality of life they deserve. There are around 400,000 people with type…
paying for care at home

Looking For Elderly Care? Tips For Families

November 25, 2019
Anna
Elderly Care, General Advice
elderly care, elderly care options
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If you’re looking for elderly care these tips will help you feel more able to get started and navigate your search more effectively. In some areas of the UK as…
funding your own elderly care

In-Home Care: The Perfect Solution When Recovering From Surgery?

November 21, 2019
Anna
Live-In Care News
elderly care, home care, recovering from surgery, recuperation
No Comments
Post-operative care in the home can be highly beneficial for older people recovering from surgery. Read about how it could help you recuperate more quickly. Health problems, declining mobility and…
care at home for older people

Diabetes In The Elderly, How Carers Can Help Manage The Condition

November 18, 2019
Anna
Diabetes
at-home care, diabetes, elderly care, in-home care, live-in care, senior care
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Find out how carers in your own home can help actively manage diabetes in the elderly. The result being better health, better mobility and increased independence. Half of all people…
domiciliary carer helps with pets

Elderly Care: Better At Home

October 15, 2019
Anna
Elderly Care, General Advice, Live in Care
elderly care, senior care
No Comments
A significant increase in demand for elderly care is anticipated in the UK as the number of over 85s is expected to grow by 36% to around 2 million in…
recovering from a stroke

Finding Care That Works For Your Parent

July 10, 2019
Anna
Elderly Care, General Advice
caring for a parent, elderly care, elderly parent
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Read our tips on how to approach the subject of care for your parent, and how to ensure that you find the kind of care that works best for their…
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