Continence support
How to broach this sensitive topic, access FREE continence pants (if eligible in your LA) and prepare the bathroom for all eventualities…
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Free health care available from the NHS
Find out how to get the most from your GP and NHS here…
Oral and dental health maintenance
Oral and dental health is more critical to our wellbeing than we might have thought, blew my mind. Read on to find out why…
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…
Carers versus coronavirus
Since the Coronavirus lockdown in March 2020, I’ve pulled everything useful I can find together for carers in the pandemic…
Writing your carer emergency plan (copy mine)
If you’d need to let other people know what to do if you were suddenly unable to care for your elder, read on. A useful downloadable
Care Plans, why they’re important and how to write one (copy mine)
A Care Plan is helpful when you start having to explain to others how best to support your elder. Download a free one here…