What Are The Best Games For Dementia? When a loved one has dementia, it can be hard to sometimes know how to help them stay engaged and entertained. The good news is that there’s so many games and activities you (and potentially they) will be familiar with – you may just need to modify them …
How To DIY A Memory Box For Dementia DIY memory boxes are a fantastic way to help us really engage with our loved ones living with dementia. But what exactly is so special about memory boxes, and how on earth do you make one? We’ve got all the information you need to know about making …
The Most Stylish And Supportive Orthopaedic Shoes Around For as long as I can remember, my mum has struggled to find comfortable, wide-fitting, supportive shoes that fit. So when I came across Friendly Shoes, I knew I had to tell her straight away! These are some of the best orthopaedic shoes available – stylish, supportive, …
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Trusts For Grandchildren: Are They A Good Idea? As your parent gets older, it’s likely that they (and you) will be thinking about their finances. How can you ensure they have enough funds ring-fenced to support them through later life, whilst providing for their family too? Trusts for grandchildren are one such way. To understand …
Useful Gifts Who People Who Are Visually Impaired (Updated 2023) There’s nothing better than giving a useful present that’s well received! There’s some amazing low vision aids available that will help to improve quality of life for your older loved one, so without further ado let’s look at the best gifts for the visually impaired. …
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This Elderly Communication Device Is So Easy To Use If your parents are anything like mine, you’ve spent a fair bit of time looking into their ear on a video call which isn’t ideal! So we’re pleased to say that we’ve found out about an elderly communication device where there’s no risk of that happening. …
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The Most Useful Mobility Scooter Accessories To Buy Have you ever thought about how you stay dry, or carry your shopping on a mobility scooter? If so, then this article on the most useful mobility scooter accessories to buy is for you! We’ve organised the accessories into the following categories:– Staying Warm And Dry– Carrying …
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What Is Continuing Healthcare And Is My Parent Eligible? Someone I know recently applied for Continuing Healthcare. His GP was the person pushing this forward for him, as he hadn’t been aware that this fully funded package of care was even an option. So I thought it would be helpful to look at what Continuing …
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Finding Home Care For Elderly Parents In Their Own Home This article is written in partnership with My Care My Home If you’re reading this article, then it’s likely you’re considering choosing home care for your loved one. You’re not alone – at last count, 350,000 older adults were receiving care at home*. But how …
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The Best Outdoor Walker In this We Like I want to share with you the best outdoor walker I have found so far. It suits people who are wanting to get out and about and have reasonable balance, and in my job as a physiotherapist specialising in elderly rehabilitation, I believe it is the best …
