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Getting Out and About in Later Life
You never hear anyone talk about ‘The Great Indoors’ – and there’s probably a good reason for that. After all, a healthier, more fulfilling life begins the moment you step outside your own four walls and explore the world around you. And that’s as true for those in later life as it is for everyone […]
Elderly Mobility and Independence
As we get older, it can become more and more difficult to get around. Even the simplest of tasks – popping to the shops, getting up and down stairs and so on – can become much more challenging with stiff and painful joints. But your loved one shouldn’t have to say goodbye to their independence […]
Living with Dementia: Your Essential Guide
With 850,000+ people living with dementia in the UK, and predictions that number will rise to 1 million by 2025, more families than ever before are supporting a loved one diagnosed with, or developing, a type of dementia. In this guide, Beth Britton – award-winning dementia campaigner, consultant, Skills for Care Endorsed Training Provider, writer […]
24 Hours of Care at Home: A Day in the Life of a Live-in Carer
One of the most common questions we get asked at Elder HQ is: ‘What do live-in carers actually do on a day-to-day basis?’ Maybe the best answer would be another question: what don’t they do? After all, live-in care – that is, 24-hour care in the comfort of your loved one’s home – is about […]
Care at Home for the Elderly: A Guide for Caregivers
The role of the caregiver is more crucial than ever – over 2 million people each year will take on some kind of paid or family caring responsibility in the UK. And for those living with dementia, illness, frailty, or one of the many other challenges that come with growing older, the efforts of these […]
Care Homes vs. Live-in Care: Everything You Need to Know
It’s the showdown we’ve all been waiting for. In the red corner, it’s the heavyweight of the elderly care scene, with years of bouts to its name and a long-standing reputation as the only major contender for care in later life: it’s the residential care home. And in the blue corner, introducing the young upstart […]
The Cost of Care 2020: Everything You Need to Know
Everyone wants to find somewhere safe, secure and comfortable for those they love, but there’s no easy way around the question of just how much high-quality, trusted care will cost. That’s why we’ve put together this guide covering all the information you need about the cost of long-term care, to help you make the decision […]