What happens when caring responsibilities stop? There will certainly be grief from the loss of a loved one. Ex carers can also feel completely out of the loop, unsure where or even whether returning to work is an option, low in confidence. Carers UK asked fellow carers and I to test a new e-learning platform designed to support current and ex carers who want to return to work. It went live on Thursday, could it help you?
Marj had a fall at the end of last year and needed to go to hospital. It reminded me of the extra support we need to give elders at such a distressing time. Our loved ones need extra reassurance if they live with dementia too. Here are my tips…
Continue reading
I love a podcast and I love a chat, so when James, co-founder of Mobilise invited me to contribute, I was all in…
Continue readingTemperatures will soar this week so we need to stay as cool as we can. Stay cool and hydrated with my tried and tested, essential tips…
Continue reading
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 their employer. Yet many carers (40% in the USA for example, World Dementia Report 2018) say they have no choice but to give up work. 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 for your elder? 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 will help guide you too.
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.
Reader comments