Being a carer can be a tough job. Whether paid or unpaid, the daily pressures are an inevitable companion to the overall sense of satisfaction. The role is both physically and mentally demanding, especially if the person you’re caring for is a lo ...
When the time comes to find dedicated care for your loved one for the first time, the options can be overwhelming. Add in the emotional stress and urgency of arranging suitable care and it becomes even more pressing to make the right decisi ...
Coming up with original gift ideas for the elderly can be tricky. Ask your relative or friend what they’d like for their birthday or Christmas and they’ll possibly say “nothing”. They have everything they need and nothing on their wish list. T ...
What Are Direct Payments? Direct payments are funds provided by your local authority towards your care, as agreed in your care needs assessment. If you, or someone you care for, receives support from your local social services, you can ap ...
There are funding options for elderly care that could lessen the financial burden. Accessing and arranging this funding can be a complicated business so it’s essential to research all the options to determine whether you’ll have to contribute nothing, a little or the full amount.
Before looking to arrange any type of long term care, the very first thing to do is arrange a care needs assessment. What is a care needs assessment? Carried out by your local adult social services department, it sets a baseline for all care d ...
Limited mobility doesn’t have to mean limited fun. With a little creative thinking, there are plenty of enjoyable activities for elderly people that don’t require too much moving about. Consider their interests and passions, how their mobil ...
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