Building a good relationship with the care assistant
Building a strong, trusting relationship with the extended team that cares for your elder, spouse or friend is essential…
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Capturing a life’s story
Sharing the history, passions, interests and preferences of the person being cared for is good for families and other helpers. It helps us see the
Mobility aids, gen up here
I reveal the mobility aids we’ve valued over the years and how to access them FREE, don’t buy anything until you have read this…
National and local older adult care service providers
Here’s a list of older adult service providers in the UK and in Oxon/Bucks. All support their Local Authority older and you…
The dementia diagnosis
Be prepared for a dementia diagnosis to be delivered in an insensitive way, clinical practitioners could have a more constructive mindset…
Last minute Christmas presents for elders and carers
It’s Christmas Eve and you’ve left present buying last minute. Read on for our ‘sure thing’ ideas and recommendations…
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). How to DIY without big fees and fuss.
LPAs (‘financial’ and ‘health’) are critical for any adults who are mutually dependent on each other. Find out how to apply for LPAs here…
Finding home care support for elders
Could home care be an option for your elder? It feels like a big responsibility and can be overwhelming. Here’s how we worked it out…
Slowing or even avoiding dementia? Can we help ourselves?
Mounting evidence suggests that changes to our lifestyle may help postpone dementia and expertise is emerging to help guide us…
Making care decisions in a pandemic
How has Covid impacted your caring role? A neighbour, a friend and I share our experiences during the pandemic…