I’m caring for an elderly parent
Signs of decline
Signs your loved one needs care Recognising when your loved one might need extra support is not always straightforward and knowing when to seek help can be a difficult decision. Our Signs your loved one needs care series has been created to guide you through the process of identifying the... Read More
Dementia and time perception difficulties
Dementia is associated with a decline in memory and cognitive function, affecting language, reasoning, judgement and behaviour, this may be why for those living with dementia, the concept of time can be challenging. What happens to those with dementia and time perception difficulties? For those with dementia, the temporal lobes... Read More
Ageing Well – social interactions
Our Ageing Well series is designed to help you make positive choices about your quality of life. These decisions can help you to live longer, and more importantly increase your healthspan. This is the period of time in your later years where you remain healthy. What are social interactions? Social interactions... Read More
Ageing Well
Ageing Well While we all know that ageing is inevitable, many scientists, professors and doctors are exploring what steps we can take to minimise the effects of ageing on our physical and mental health. Unsurprisingly, obesity, activity levels, lifestyle choices, quality of sleep, a healthy diet, maintaining social interactions and... Read More
Days out for your elderly loved one in England
Our guide to finding the right place to take your elderly loved one We've compiled a list of our favourite places close to Cranleigh and Horsham that are accessible to those in their later years or people with mobility issues. Many of the places below are also dementia friendly and... Read More
Top tools to help older people live happily at home
Sometimes it can be the simplest of tools that can make all the difference We recently asked our companion carers and clients to tell us about the products which have helped those in need of care to live happily and independently at home. Here we detail their top tool and... Read More
How to spot signs of decline in a loved one
There are many small signs of decline which might signal the need for extra help if spotted in an elderly loved one. It is vitally important to take action if you see these signs. Below are a few key things to look for: 1. Daily Tasks Signs of decline in... Read More
Days out for your elderly loved one in Scotland
Finding the right place to take your elderly loved one doesn't have to be a challenge We've compiled a list of our favourite places in Edinburgh and Glasgow that are accessible to older people or people with mobility issues. Many are also dementia friendly and can offer additional support to... Read More
Days out for loved ones with dementia: our top tips
The thought of taking an elderly person or a person suffering from dementia doesn't need to be daunting Where should you go? Will they enjoy it? Will there be sufficient facilities? Is the venue accessible? These are all very valid concerns and things that should be considered when planning days... Read More
A brief guide to good nutrition for elderly people
As we move through the decades of life our nutritional requirements change The degree of change will be driven by lifestyle, nature, genetics and to some extent, luck. The way in which we have lived throughout our lives will also have an impact. Taking these factors into account allows us... Read More
