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Top Tips: Help reluctant seniors to accept support

Older Persons Care Advice

Top Tips: Help reluctant seniors to accept support

January 7th, 2022

Are you struggling with a loved one who likes being independent? Take a look at these useful tactics for effective, practical solutions.

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Seniors and digital skills: An essential guide

Older Persons Care Advice

Seniors and digital skills: An essential guide

December 10th, 2021

As a society, we are encouraged to believe that more people than ever are technologically literate and connected through an array of smart devices on a daily basis. Particularly during the pandemic, it appeared as if everyone was online and learning new digital abilities by the minute. However, this may not be a totally accurate picture of what is happening with older people in the UK.

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Care home infection control: What you need to know

Older Persons Care Advice

Care home infection control: What you need to know

June 16th, 2021

Searching for the right care home for yourself or a loved one can be a challenge. Knowing what to expect with infection control measures in care homes can set your mind at ease and help smooth the process.

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Why is eating well important for a healthy later life?

Older Persons Care Advice

Why is eating well important for a healthy later life?

May 24th, 2021

What we need from food changes a little as we get older. With 18% of the UK population being over 65, health writer, Rachel Bashford looks at how we can best look after their nutritional needs?

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What is the new guidance on care home visits from 17th May?

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What is the new guidance on care home visits from 17th May?

May 11th, 2021

Health writer, Rachel Bashford, gives you the latest care home visiting guidance that will take effect from 17th May. 

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UK Covid update: Level 5 rules, support bubbles, and vaccine news...

Older Persons Care Advice

UK Covid update: Level 5 rules, support bubbles, and vaccine news...

January 12th, 2021

How Will the Latest UK Lockdown Measures Impact Seniors

And Their Families?

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How much does live-in care cost in the UK?

Older Persons Care Advice

How much does live-in care cost in the UK?

December 18th, 2020

If you’re considering a live-in caregiver to help you manage at home, you’ll want to feel assured that services are provided at a fair rate.

By reading today’s blog by Health Copywriter Declan Davey, you’ll see how the costs of live-in care compare to standard home care.

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Home care services vs. live-in caregivers: What are the pros and cons?

Older Persons Care Advice

Home care services vs. live-in caregivers: What are the pros and cons?

December 4th, 2020

In today’s blog, healthcare writer Declan Davey examines the differences between home care and live-in care services so that you can get a better idea of which option might be best for you.

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7 cold weather precautions for elderly people to keep warm during winter

Older Persons Care Advice

7 cold weather precautions for elderly people to keep warm during winter

November 27th, 2020

In today’s article, we’ll share seven cold weather precautions that elderly people and their families can put in place for a more comfortable winter.

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