coronavirus pandemic
Care homes are opening up to visitors
It’s been a very hard year for those with family and friends in care homes. The rapid spread of the coronavirus amongst older and vulnerable residents has been met with stringent rules on visiting. For some, that has meant homes finding new ways to enable visits, from pods to window waving, which has been far […]
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6 Ways To Protect Your Mental Health During the Covid-19 Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought not just changes, but also issues with depression and anxiety. With uncertainty and social isolation on the rise, it’s easy to feel down, restless, and helpless about these tough times. There’s also the huge worry about how your family members are faring during this crisis. In that case, there has […]
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Choosing a care or nursing home during the pandemic
Choosing the right care or nursing home for a family member or friend is rarely easy at the best of times. But because of the pandemic, taking a look round a care home has become well nigh impossible. We have articles on When They Get Older that can help you make choices, both in general […]
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Latest news for older people in November 2020
Here’s our latest update on issues affecting the lives of our senior population this week. Many changes and updates are regional, with the most publicity as ever being given to what’s happening in England. Rules around the pandemic and support for older people are increasingly different across the UK, so it’s worth checking updates on […]
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