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Elder Journals

Five at-home Valentine’s Day date ideas
Five Valentine’s Day ideas for the elderly at home Valentine’s Day is a great time to reflect and recognise love in all its beauty. But, for our elderly loved ones, as partners sadly pass away and social circles grow smaller, it can also be a difficult time of the year. Despite this challenging, unprecedented period […]

5 fun festive things to do indoors with your loved one this Christmas
Five fun festive things to do indoors with your loved one this Christmas The winter holidays are nearly here and, for many of us, that usually means seeing lots of friends and family. For obvious reasons, it might not be quite the same this year. While 2020 has no doubt been tough, that doesn’t mean […]

Top six dementia gift ideas
Top six dementia-friendly gift ideas It’s that time of the year again, and like most people, you’re probably gearing up to tackle the most important task of the year – Christmas shopping. Now, the kids are easy because, thanks to brilliant advertising from the toy shops, you should have already been presented with a list […]

10 tips to stress less as a caregiver
10 tips to stress less as a caregiver Stress can cause physical changes in the body, these changes are designed to help us take on threats or challenges. You may notice that your heart pounds, your muscles tense, and your breathing quickens. This response is referred to as fight or flight. These effects usually subside […]

How To Pay for Care: Everything You Need to Know
Funding Care How To Pay for Care: Everything You Need to Know How To Pay for Care: Top Tips from Elder’s Finance Director There’s no doubt that the process of deciding which care solution is best for your needs can seem daunting. At the heart of this often lie concerns about the financial impact that […]

Top Benefits of Live-in Care
Care Types Top Benefits of Live-in Care For people needing around-the-clock care and their families residential care homes often feel like the only option, but with affordable and quality care at home, many are seeing the benefits of live-in care. Commonly, families turn to residential care when their loved one has reached the point of […]

Reasons you might consider overnight care
Your care plan Reasons you might consider overnight care Beginning a new care plan or evolving a current one? Find out why more people are turning to overnight care. The choice to get overnight care can be made at different times in a person’s home care journey. For some, it’s an immediate consideration that has […]

7 tips for staying safe at home
Home care health and safety: 7 tips for staying safe at home Staying happy and comfortable while receiving home care is easy when you follow a few simple health and safety tips. The benefits of receiving elderly live-in care are that you or your loved one can keep enjoying the comfort and familiarity of home. […]

13 Common Types of Care
Choosing the right care for you 13 Common Types of Care Seeking care doesn’t have to be a daunting experience. Once you get to know the different types of home care that are available to you, establishing a care plan that suits your individual needs will come naturally. There is a wealth of options for […]

5 common misconceptions about care
Let’s talk about 5 common misconceptions about care If you’re new to care, it can feel like quite daunting and confusing territory. Here’s a few common misconceptions we want to clear up for you. Myth 1: Isn’t care free of charge? **The truth:** Social care services shouldn’t be confused with healthcare services, which are free […]