Strength & Balance Exercise Class Led by instructor Jane Read, this weekly class is a mix of seated and standing exercises (some using therabands), designed to get you feeling stronger and fitter. Review By Class Regular, Christine “Following a difficult hip replacement in 2012, none of the exercises I tried improved my mobility very much. …
Dementia Adventure Helping people living with dementia to retain a sense of adventure by getting outdoors and connecting them with nature, themselves and their community. Holidays across the UK for people with dementia and their loved ones. Review By Dementia Adventure Holiday Makers, Christine & Sydney Browning Christine and Sydney Browning went on their first …
Waterperry Gardens Some of the most beautiful gardens in Oxfordshire (and that’s saying something!). It’s highly accessible and the friendly staff really help to make it a great day out. This has long been a personal favourite at ElWell and we’re delighted our reviewer thinks the same. Review By Joanna, Headington “Waterperry is always a …
Later Life Advice When We’re 64: A guide to healthy ageing from the Centre For Ageing Better Getting older can creep up on you and it can be hard to find all the advice and help you need. It’s why we started ElWell, and what prompted Louise Ansari from the Centre for Ageing Better to …
The Complete Guide To Wills This article outlines the different types of wills and introduces you to Power of Attorney. Discussing finances with the family can be problematic at the best of times, but when it is conversations about a pretty morbid subject, it never feels like the right time. As an adult child of …
The Importance Of A Healthy And Balanced Diet For Older Adults (Updated) We know that following a healthy and balanced diet is good for us throughout our life. But what exactly does this mean as we get older? This guide outlines what nutrition our bodies require as we age, why this is, and how we …
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What To Do When An Elderly Parent Falls (Updated 2020) If you have an elderly parent who has fallen over or are worried about falling over yourself, take action today and put in some preventative measures. The majority of falls can be prevented so keep reading to find out how. Falling over isn’t an inevitable …
Bathroom Aids For The Elderly Bathroom adaptations for the elderly – big and small – can make such a difference to our older parents’ quality of life. The focus of this article is bathroom aids for the elderly. From help getting in and out of the bath to the best shower aids, we cover it …
Helping Your Parents To Stay Independent And At Home As They Get Older Staying independent, and living independently mean different things to different people. To many it is the ability to stay in their own homes and look after their own basics needs, and to others it can be the ability to arrange their own …
Best Indoor Games For The Elderly To Boost Memory (2023 update) Inspired by my lovely grandma, we’ve looked at the best indoor games for the elderly to keep them entertained and boost brain power. This article lists games to play alone or with friends, free puzzles online, brain training and games to buy. Enjoy – …
