When They Get Older is here to help. We’re sharing tips and experiences to give you support as you support your older relatives. Health and wealth, pastimes and pleasures, challenges and relationships – we talk about them all here.
Does downsizing work for empty nesters? The logic seems plain enough. Free up cash to spend enjoying your senior years, and reduce the level of upkeep to a property that has more space than you need. You can even move to a property that suits the challenges of advancing years more closely. But it’s more […]
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Dementia is a complex condition, encompassing a range of symptoms caused by diseases that damage the brain, such as Alzheimer’s. These symptoms often include memory loss, confusion, difficulty with daily tasks, communication challenges, and behavioural changes. Dementia is progressive, meaning these symptoms worsen over time. As the condition advances, ensuring the safety and well-being of […]
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Known as the ‘sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D makes a significant contribution to our general well-being. It helps to maintain healthy bones and teeth and in supporting immunity. For some groups, Vitamin D deficiency can be a problem, and GPs may prescribe supplements to increase levels. These people tend to be in groups aged over 65, […]
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For those grandparents who help out with childcare, the summer holidays can feel long. They’ve kept the children occupied and entertained, and maybe juggled work with childcare, not to mention navigating frustrations, tears, joy, and those inevitable rainy days. Parents who have the pleasure of senior help will be grateful. Come September, many of us […]
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