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How To Make Stairs Safer For The Elderly As we get older, the simple act of going up and down stairs can become more difficult. If you’re wondering how to make stairs safer for the elderly, then this is the article for you. Our lead physiotherapist Nancy is going to take you through ways you …
The Online Pharmacy Delivery Service You Need To Know About How many hours have you spent sorting your, or your elderly parent’s medication? Have you ever thought there must be an easier way? Well now there is. PillTime is the free online pharmacy delivery service working in partnership with the NHS to bring prescriptions to …
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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 …
Help Getting Out Of Bed For The Elderly We all know that a good night’s sleep is essential for our wellbeing, but what happens when the simple act of getting in and out of bed becomes difficult? This could be for a number of reasons, such as decreased mobility and strength, pain or even fear …
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 …
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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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 …
