Care
How can you find helpful, reliable and appropriate care for your parent, wherever they choose to live?
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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Caring Amidst Challenges: Strategies for UK Care Homes to Thrive in Tough Times
Collaborative Post Nursing homes provide the community with services needed to care for the frail, sick and elderly. Costs such as energy and gas can become costly for nursing homes that might not be getting the necessary funds needed to stay open. You can use experienced brokers to secure the best deal on the care […]
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UK care awards 2023 highlight commitment and innovation
Choosing a care provider is a difficult business. We want the best for our loved ones, so we need to know as much as possible about the organisations to whom we might entrust their care. As well as CQC or similar reports, and review sites, the annual verdict of Business Awards UK might be useful. […]
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Dementia and poor mobility are driving the demand for homesharing
It ca seem like an older relative who is finding living independently a little harder than it used is stuck for choices. They are a long way from needing a care home, or even a visiting carer. But they can’t get the tricky jobs done so easily – cleaning, cooking, perhaps even shopping. So does […]
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Essential Qualities to Seek in a Personal Carer for Senior Citizens
Collaborative Post As we gracefully age and embark on the journey of our golden years, we might need a little extra assistance with daily tasks or companionship. But how do we find the right person who understands and caters to our unique needs and preferences? Fear not! In this guide, we’ll explore the top five […]
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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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6 Tips for Preparing to Move to a Retirement Home
Collaborative Post Retirement homes offer seniors a comfortable, safe, and social environment with easy access to medical care and assistance. However, the transition to a retirement home can be challenging for both seniors and their families. First, you must recognise your need to live in one of these facilities. Then you and your family will […]
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What is a care needs assessment?
If you think your parent or other older relative or friend needs help with day-to-day living, you can apply to their local authority for a confidential, free care needs assessment. This care needs assessment is used to determine the level of care and support that an individual needs. It’s usually the first step in getting […]
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Safeguarding Children Visiting Relatives in Care
The special attention and care that many grandparents provide can make a real difference in a child’s life. But more than that, children can make their grandparents feel needed and appreciated, especially if they are in care. Research suggests that elderly people in care are less likely to suffer from loneliness by interacting with children. […]
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