How to tell if Your Elderly Loved One is Struggling Financially
Older people can often be of a mind to struggle on when hardship strikes rather than confide in anyone or ask for help. Many would rather ‘go without’ or bury…
How to Ensure Good Eye Health in the Elderly
Of course as we get older most of us will experience some level of deterioration in our eyesight. It can creep up on us so gradually we don’t notice until…
Dealing with a parent’s objections to get a carer
Getting older isn’t easy and accepting that you need extra help and assistance is even harder. Many parents and elderly relatives will often voice objections when it is suggested that…
Looking for a live-in carer? Find Impartial Advice
It can be a big step to accept that you are no longer able to live completely independently. Perhaps you only foresee your care requirements being for a short time…
The Importance Of Social Interaction For People With Dementia
Find out how social interaction can dramatically impact the quality of life of a person with dementia, revealed by a shocking report recently released in the media. A recent…
Caregiving for a Relative With Reduced Mobility
There are many causes of reduced mobility and different people will be affected with varying degrees of severity. Common causes of reduced mobility in older people include stroke, dementia, arthritis,…
Professional Care for the Elderly At Home – A Positive Impact on Health
There are many advantages to providing elderly care in the client’s own home. There is no need to move home, spouses and pets can remain close and the client can…
The Difficulties of Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
You might not be called Maureen and you can’t count the number of times you’ve had to pretend to make a new cup of tea because your Mum insists you…
How Physical Illness Affects Our Mental Well-Being
Ageing takes its toll on you, both physically and also mentally, and it can be hard to adjust to not being able to do the physical actions you once took…
A Retirement Community Is A Healthy Choice For Your Loved One
Big changes come with aging: health issues, finally retiring from a long career, loneliness and often a change of living arrangements. New concerns may ultimately lead you to conclude that…