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3 Reasons Why You’re Not a Failure for Placing Your Relative in a Care Home
Collaborative Post When you are providing care at home for an ageing parent or relative, the time may come when you decide that they need to move into a care home. Many people feel a major sense of failure if they do this. However, it’s so important to remember that even though you feel like […]
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10 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Live-in Carer for Your Elderly Loved One
Collaborative Post Age, chronic health conditions, or a recent injury can all make it difficult for an older loved one to continue living independently without extra support. Families often step in to support their elderly loved ones, but juggling caregiving duties with family, life and career obligations is often overwhelming for family members. If your […]
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Ensuring Comfort and Well-being: Common Home Care Tasks for Seniors
Collaborative Post As our loved ones age, the desire to provide them with the best possible care becomes a priority. Home care for seniors has become increasingly popular, allowing older individuals to age in the comfort of their own homes while receiving the necessary assistance. Here, we explore some of the most common tasks requested […]
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What is the UK Carers Leave Act and how will it help caregivers?
Every step in law that recognises the needs of caregivers is a step in the right direction. Sometimes they are small steps, and they arrive in law a long time after they’ve been announced. Such is the case with the Carers Leave Act 2023. It’s a definite positive, but it’s not huge, and it’s not […]
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Caring for Your Loved Ones – What are Your Options?
Collaborative Post When you have someone in the family that needs caring for full-time, and you want to make sure that they get the best care they can, there are always a lot of questions that you need to ask, and many options to consider. On the whole this can be a really tricky situation […]
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8 Types of Aged Care Approaches You Need to Know
Collaborative Post As we get older, many of us will need some form of care and support to maintain our quality of life. Thankfully, there is a good range of aged care approaches available that are designed to meet the unique needs of senior citizens. These approaches encompass a variety of services and support options. […]
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5 Reasons Why Caring for an Elder is Good for your Mental Health
Collaborative Post Caring for an elder is one of the most fulfilling yet challenging roles to take on. It is a job that requires patience, compassion, and understanding. But many do not realize that numerous mental health benefits are associated with caring for an older person. Not only does it give you a sense of […]
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Moving a Parent to a Nursing Home: How to Make It Easier
Collaborative Post As our parents age, there may come a time when we need to consider placing them in a nursing home. This decision is never an easy one, and it can be an emotional and overwhelming experience for everyone involved. However, there are steps you can take to make the process easier for yourself […]
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Boundaries for over-50s self-employed women with elderly care responsibilities
When you’re working from home or self-employed, there’s an assumption that you have much more flexibility. Hence, you are everything to everybody at the drop of a hat. In my situation, my sister lives in the UK, and our mother lives near me in France. It’s a no-brainer that I would be the one to […]
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How to take care of your parents after a hospital discharge
Collaborative Post Leaving the hospital after an extended stay can seem like a relief. However, the process of being discharged from hospital can be extremely stressful, especially for older patients or those experiencing the physical after-effects of surgery. If you have elderly parents that have recently been discharged and you’re looking for reliable ways to […]
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