1. Make a list Worried you may forget something essential? Create a list of everything you will need and check items off as you pack. This will ensure all essential items are in your bag and ready to go. 2.
According to the insurance company NFU Mutual, which polled individual families asking them about their experiences of paying for the residential care of elderly family members, over 1 million families have to sell their homes in order to pay for
A new report by the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) on social care has highlighted a need for councils to provide better support for self-funded elderly care. A new report by the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) on social care has highlighted
Health Ministers meeting for the G8 summit in London have announced their commitment to finding a treatment or cure for dementia as soon as 2025, with the UK announcing it aims to increase research funding to £132m by 2025. Health ...
In a move which could mark a significant change in Scottish health policy, Health Secretary Alex Neil has said he is determined to ensure equal treatment for dementia sufferers under the age of 65. Up until now, younger people affected ...
By speaking to your family, friends and employer about your Alzheimer’s diagnosis, you can prepare for the future Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is a difficult time for anyone. This condition – the most common form of dementia –
It’s never too late to get into shape – in fact, the advantages of fitness are often more apparent in later life. Ageing increases the risk of developing health conditions as our bodies begin to slow down. Without actively maintaining
Choosing home care can seem like a daunting task. Not only is there a lot of information to process but it can be a very emotional time for all involved. The decision to enlist the services of a home care
When you are in the process of choosing which live-in care provider you will use (either for yourself or for a relative), it is important to understand the level of training received by your professional carer and the qualifications held.
We are delighted to invite you to this brand new event taking place in central Chichester – JOIN US! Later Life Planning (LLP) event at Edes House, West Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1RW on 19th October 2016 (10am-3pm) We