Family
How do the children, grandchildren, friends and other relatives find a way to work together to support older people?
How to make sure the clock change won’t affect baby’s sleep
Collaborative Post For most of us, the clocks springing forward rarely impacts our sleep patterns. Then, you have a baby. You have just cracked a routine that works, and now that precious routine has gone out the window! By using a few simple tricks, you can ensure a good night’s sleep for everyone. From sticking […]
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Reduce your kid’s time at the dentist with these simple steps
Collaborative Post Cavities, tooth decay and dare we say it, gingivitis are all tooth-related problems nobody wants to face. When your kid’s dental health is at risk, the dentist’s chair may become all too familiar. Let’s be honest; it’s not an ideal family outing! Encouraging good oral health is not only an essential part of […]
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What’s the future of office working post-Covid – and will it help caregivers?
There’s quite a debate going on right now about getting people back to the office. The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been trying to encourage it, but many organisations are seeing potential benefits in cutting down on expensive office space by enabling staff to continue working remotely, at least some of the time. It […]
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6 Key Tips for Dealing with ‘Difficult’ Family Members
Caring for older relatives can be a profoundly valuable experience, helping you forge deeper connections to a distant generation. However, sometimes these relationships can be soured by challenging behaviour which, once it becomes habitual, can lead to a significant impact on your own well-being as well as the care they receive. Here are six things […]
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6 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Parents
Collaborative Post Over the years our parents have nurtured, guided and supported us. Wanting to show appreciation through our actions can seem difficult, and telling them how grateful is sometimes challenging to put into words. However, there are ways to show appreciation to your senior parents by giving your time, your assistance and a listening […]
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How to Stay Healthy and Well as You Age
Collaborative Post Getting older can be a challenging time in your life but it doesn’t have to be, with the right approach and mindset. You can take actions that will keep you healthy and well as you age and you experience changes to your life and schedule. There’s a lot that still remains in your […]
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4 Old Age Health Issues You Don’t Have to Fear
Collaborative Post Are you worried about your health as you get older? You’re not alone and it’s true that there are certain health issues that can become more problematic as you age. However, there are lots of other health issues that you don’t need to panic about. They don’t even have to impact your quality […]
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Self-care advice for family caregivers
Older people often need additional assistance to enjoy their lives, especially those staying at home through their golden years. For family members, it is both an act of love and a pleasure to enable our relatives to retain as much independence as possible, but that doesn’t make caregiving any easier. Here is some helpful self-care […]
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What shall we do about Christmas?
At this time of year I would normally be pointing to our invaluable posts about how to get through Christmas with a houseful of guests and minimum stress, especially if your guests include those living with dementia. This year anxiety comes in very different ways. Who to have in our bubble? How to manage a much […]
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Helping Your Parents Enjoy Their Retirement
Collaborative Post There are different cycles we go through when it comes to the relationship we have with our parents. When we’re younger, they look after us. When we’re older, it becomes more of a friendship. And then when they’re older, we have to do our bit to make sure that they’re happy and living […]
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