Temperatures are going to soar this week so we need to stay as cool as we can. Stay cool and hydrated with my tried and tested, essential tips…
You may have noticed it’s UK Carers’ Week 2019. So what has this got to do with you? If you care for a loved one, even if you just pop by with groceries, do check it out. It could be a gateway to more support and take a little load off…
Continence is one of the topics I’m most asked about, yet is often an incredibly sensitive subject to broach or prepare for. It’s an important topic. Continence confidence can boost health, self esteem and make life easier all round. Read on for how to broach this topic, free support and more practically, how to prepare a bathroom for all eventualities…
Sound dull? Hang on a minute… oral and dental health is critical to our wellbeing. All of us, especially those vulnerable to bacterial infections like pneumonia, must brush our teeth first thing in the morning, before breakfast. Spitting, not rinsing. Not what you were taught when you were little? Me neither. Read on to find out why…
Some carers work. Some carers work for an employer. And many carers either need to or want to keep working for that employer. Yet many carers (40% in the USA for example, World Dementia Report 2018) say they have no choice but to give up work and that 1 in 6 even feel penalised for their caregiving duties. While governments wrestle with the social and fiscal consequences of our increased longevity, could businesses help?
Could home care be an option? When should you start looking for extra help with care at home? How might you broach the subject? Can your elder afford it? Where do you find good carers and what preparation do you need to do? It feels like a big responsibility and can be overwhelming. Our experience may help guide you (spoiler alert – don’t wait for a catastrophe).
Ok. It’s Christmas Eve and you’ve taken present buying down to the wire. Grab that coffee and read on for our ‘sure thing’ ideas and recommendations. There’s still time, good luck.
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