We’re not going to sugar-coat the situation: COVID-19 is a disaster on a scale rarely seen throughout history and is something that the vast majority of us will have had …
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This is a very difficult subject. Not only because of the sheer severity of the situation, but also because this is such an unprecedented situation – especially when it comes …
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When it comes to depression, most of us underestimate the issue. It’s not something you can see on the outside and it’s not something most people tend to advertise. So, …
A loss of independence is inevitable as you grow older. Sometimes admitting that you need a helping hand is the hardest step. If an elderly friend or relative is refusing help, it’s important to …
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Coping with elderly parents living at home Whether it be for health reasons, which are the most common, or any other reason, when it comes to ageing parents living with children, it always begins with …
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While we all know that elderly falls are an all too common occurrence, the actual reasons why they happen often elude us. There are, in fact, logical reasons as to …
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Looking after elderly parents can be an incredibly complicated undertaking, especially if we’re talking about full-time care. There can often be many more things to take into consideration that you …
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The decision to move into a nursing home is a big life change. As such, it comes accompanied with common and understandable fears. If you are faced with helping a …
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Caring for a loved one in any capacity, especially if you don’t have much experience in care, can sometimes be a daunting task. Of course, caring for a disabled and/or …
Whether it’s Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a birthday or Christmas, there’s always a special occasion just around the corner. If you’ve bored them with the usual boxes of chocolates and …
