If you have an elderly relative who has a pet, you may be thinking about what might happen to them if your loved one comes to need extra support. We know that living with pets can boost older people’s health and wellbeing. So, here’s how live-in care can help your loved one continue to live …
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Maintaining independence is what keeps us feeling alive, happy and fulfilled. It makes us who we are. Live-in care is about having just the right amount of daily care to enable your loved one to continue to feel safe and that supports them in maintaining independence. And it goes without saying that it takes a special …
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It’s often inevitable that children end up caring for elderly parents. With the vast numbers of Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s cases every year, this problem will only increase. The burden of caring for elderly parents should not be shouldered entirely by the children or family members. Our experience Much of the time we are approached …
Many older people find it harder to sleep in the summer. The daylight hours are long, and the weather is often warm, even at night. So, we’ve put together some summer sleep tips to help you stay well-rested in the warmer months. Why older people may have trouble sleeping As we age, our sleeping patterns …
As September is Urology Awareness Month, we take a look at how incontinence can affect the lives of many carers and cared for and offer some tips for Elderly Incontinence Care. In the UK, 24% of older people are affected by urinary incontinence. This increases to between 30-60% in the elderly population. This means that …
Live-in care is designed to promote the wellbeing of elderly people through a range of holistic approaches Live-in care provides many benefits that can improve your loved one’s quality of life. It provides support for good physical and mental health, improves life satisfaction and it can promote wellbeing of elderly parents. 4 ways live-in care can …
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It’s cold and wet outside and we can’t even cosy up in a restaurant or cinema at the moment. But there are plenty of activities we can enjoy while caring for elderly parents and still staying safe and warm at home. 1. Have a Great British Bake Off with your elderly parents While going out for …
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Tips for Looking After the Elderly During Winter Most of us in Oxfordshire will either love or hate winter, but we always need to be aware of the hazards it poses. Therefore, we should all think more proactively about how we can help the elderly. Anyone in Oxfordshire who may be vulnerable could need more …
How and why to stay active Getting out and about is part of what makes life enjoyable. However, your loved one may need support to stay active and continue with activities they enjoy Getting out and about and enjoying a range of activities has a huge range of benefits to both the body and mind. …
They say that sixty is the new forty, so there is no reason that men in their sixties, seventies, eighties and beyond should not be enjoying a healthy and fulfilling life. To help older men to stay healthy and full of vitality we’ve put together a guide to older men’s health with a list of …