Kathy Lawrence
The doctor may see you now – if only virtually
With GP appointments increasingly difficult to come by, how will digital fit into the future of local patient care? ‘I can’t get an appointment to see my GP!’ We hear that cry of desperation on a regular basis. The system for making appointments seems to vary from surgery to surgery. Sometimes it’s fine, and you […]
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Travel insurance, pre-existing medical conditions and Brexit uncertainty
Please note: As the UK finally leaves the EU on 1 January 2021, there are changes to requirements for health insurance. Check government advice for latest guidance. It’s tempting to believe that travel insurance is an optional extra when you’re fit and healthy. But as soon as you or your older relative develop chronic conditions […]
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Snippets: news around eldercare
In this week’s round-up of news we’re looking at banks’ responsibilities when scammers strike, flexible working for carers, the Care Cap and alternatives, good news on PIP for disabled pensioners, over-diagnosis concerns, the cashless society, and dementia treatment progress. New code of responsibility for banks when scammers strike It’s said in the cyber-security world that […]
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What you need to know this week
Here’s our regular roundup of news around the UK that affects you and your older friends and relatives. This issue we’re talking about pensions, NHS Continuing Healthcare Funding, potential treatment and preventions for Alzheimer’s and memory loss, hip and knee replacements, finding missing vulnerable people, and avoiding falls. The downside first Mixed age couples are […]
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Ideas for Mother’s Day gifts for the older generation
Welcome to our Mother’s Day gift list for 2019. What do you give the mother that’s enjoyed a fair few days in her honour already, and probably has all the collectables that she will ever need to dust? Experiences are the gift of choice for many a millennial, and we’ve taken a leaf out of […]
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Dressing to suit your style personality at any age
Body shapes, skin tones and fashion tastes change throughout our lives, and for anyone who likes to look as good as they can at any age, revisiting personal style can be a great idea. People do care about appearance throughout their lives. The anti-ageing sector current accounts for 42% of total skincare spend, while a […]
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Local authorities and paying for care
A recent report has uncovered what the authors call a “postcode lottery” around how local authorities across England, Scotland and Wales fund care. The report has prompted us to take another look at how care is funded by local authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It’s slightly complicated, but here’s what the situation […]
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Eldercare news February 2019
Carers are leaving their jobs A Carers UK report says more than 600 people a day in the UK are leaving their jobs because the demands of working and being a carer are too much. According to the charity, 15% of the population are working and caring. And there are 1.3 million sandwich carers, looking […]
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Organising a funeral
Some people like to plan their own funeral. Others don’t want to think about it and leave the organisation to family once they’ve gone. Either way, it’s surprising how much there is to think about. By Kathy Lawrence The number of decisions you need to take while organising a funeral can be quite daunting. Here’s […]
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Tips on coping with incontinence
Incontinence is a difficult subject to bring up. But if you can talk about it, there are plenty of ways you can help someone dealing with its challenges. By Ryan Jones Some of the challenges our relatives face as they grow older are easy to talk about, and others are far harder. The ideal path […]
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