Your Dementia Questions Answered Let’s talk about dementia. By 2021, it’s estimated that over one million people in the UK will be living with dementia, and 1 person in every 14 over the age of 65 will be diagnosed with it*. Whilst dementia’s becoming more common, it’s not a normal part of ageing. So, if …
What My Grandma’s Dementia Diagnosis Taught Me Coming to terms with a dementia diagnosis in your family can be difficult. Here, Rupert Simon tells us about his grandma’s dementia journey and what her dementia diagnosis taught him. Grandma’s Dementia Journey When we heard Grandma and Grandad were moving to Sidmouth we were chuffed. The previous …
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 …
Which Is The Best Key Safe For Your Elderly Parents? This article is written in partnership with The Key Safe Company – keep reading for a discount code. Let’s talk key safes. In our eyes, the right key safe is worth its weight in gold – helping to keep your loved one safe in their …
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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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Should My Parents Have 24-Hour Live In Care? Live-in care wasn’t really a concept I’d considered until my grandpa suddenly needed more support a decade ago. He was clear that he wanted to stay living at home, so we looked into ways we could help him achieve this. 24 hour live-in care was the answer …
Driving Over 70 (And Beyond) – Everything You Need To Know At what age do you have to stop driving? Well, there isn’t actually an age limit – 670,000 people aged between 70 – 90 in the UK still have an active driving licence, as do 160 people aged 100*. We understand that you may …
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Buying A Stairlift – Everything You Need To Know Did you know that the idea for a stairlift goes back to the 1500s with King Henry VIII? Luckily, stairlifts have moved on a lot from the pulley system used then, and are one of the most popular home adaptations you can get. It’s a big …
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Buying A Mobility Scooter: Everything You Need To Know Mobility scooters are a great way for people with limited mobility to stay independent for longer. But with so many options available, how do you go about choosing the right one? We spoke with Alastair Gibbs who has been selling mobility scooters for decades, and is …
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