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…...
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Continence support
How to broach this sensitive topic, access FREE continence pants (if eligible in your LA) and prepare the bathroom for all eventualities…...
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…...
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…...
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…...
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...
Are you a carer?
It’s not a ‘cool’ identifier. It might have negative imagery for you? But identifying as a carer does give you access to help…...