Dementia And The Benefits Of Hand Massage For Sensory Stimulation Over 850,000 people in the UK are living with dementia. My husband’s grandma had vascular dementia, and it’s likely you know someone living with the disease. Dementia changes how we communicate with our loved ones, and sensory stimulation (engaging the senses in natural and creative …
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The Caring For Elderly Parents Survival Guide (By Two Women Who Understand) Are you caring for elderly parents and feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for relevant answers and support? Then this survival guide is for you. We’re Jessica and Nancy – we’ve got personal and professional caregiving experience and we want to share it with …
The Best Beds And Bed Aids For The Elderly Profiling beds, electric beds, adjustable beds – if you’re searching for a new bed for your parent it can be really confusing to know where to start. Our physiotherapist Nancy has done the hard work for you in this article that looks at the best beds …
A Guide To Finding The Best Shoes For The Elderly My mum has always had foot problems – I have spent hours with her in shops trying to find the widest, most comfortable yet still stylish shoes, so this is a topic very close to my heart. Luckily, the world of “old people shoes” has …
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The Best Phones For The Hard Of Hearing If the past year has shown us anything, it’s the importance of communicating remotely with friends and family. But age-related hearing loss can impact on how well we speak with our elderly parents over the phone, and leave them feeling more isolated. The good news is that …
Supporting Hydration With Jelly Drops The topic of dehydration and dementia is so important. People living with dementia can struggle with their water intake, and recent research* has shown that understanding ways to stay hydrated was a real priority for them and their carers. Which is why we’re so pleased to have discovered Jelly Drops. …
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The Best Washable Incontinence Pants And Other Incontinence Products Available The topic of incontinence isn’t spoken about enough in our opinion. We recently wrote about the different types of incontinence and here we’re going to look at the products available to help, from washable incontinence pants and more heavy-duty underwear protection through to mattress protectors …
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Which Is The Best Personal Alarm For Your Elderly Parents? My grandpa stayed living at home until he was 94, and he proudly wore a pendant alarm around his neck to give both him and my family peace of mind. Personal alarms come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and it can be confusing …
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How To Deal With Elderly Incontinence Let’s have an open and honest conversation about incontinence. In the UK, it’s thought that over 5m people are living with some form of incontinence yet it’s not something we openly discuss. Whilst it can be an issue at any age, bladder and bowel problems are become more common …
The Most Useful Arthritis Aids To Have At Home (Updated, 2023) Arthritis is a degenerative disease affecting our joints. Whilst you can’t get rid of arthritis, there are arthritis aids that can drastically improve quality of life. These nifty innovations help people with sore, stiff joints and restricted movement to live independently. In this article …
