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The complete guide to online safety for older people

by Dakota Murphey on February 7, 2023

In this latest blog post, Dakota Murphey highlights everything you need to know to make the most of your time online while keeping yourself and your personal information safe. The internet is full of incredible possibilities that can make everybody’s lives easier. However, it can also be overwhelming and frightening,… Read more

Dementia UK launches ‘Closer to Home’ clinics 

by Dementia UK on January 31, 2023

Five trends that impact older residents in today’s care settings

by Dakota Murphey on January 24, 2023

The value of maintaining Christmas traditions in care homes

by Dakota Murphey on December 15, 2022

Importance of reminiscence this Christmas for people with dementia

by Care Choices on December 5, 2022

How To Keep the Elderly Warm in Winter

by Care Choices on December 1, 2022

Wills: What To Be Aware Of

by Care Choices on November 28, 2022

What Is World Diabetes Day, and Why Is It Important?

by Care Choices on November 18, 2022

What Is the Difference Between a Care Home and a Nursing Home?

by Care Choices on November 17, 2022

Carer Breakdown: Recognising when caring responsibilities go beyond your means

by Beth Britton on October 10, 2022

Blood Cancer Awareness Month 2022

by Care Choices on September 22, 2022

Living with dementia when you are under 65

by Beth Britton on September 20, 2022

Activities for Care Home Residents

by Care Choices on September 9, 2022

Moving to an out-of-area care home

by Beth Britton on August 5, 2022

What questions should you ask when arranging live-in care?

by Elder on July 28, 2022

What to do about sibling resentment when caring for older parents

by Dakota Murphey on July 7, 2022

How to find an LGBTQ+ friendly care home

by Professor Ben Thomas on June 22, 2022

How therapy dogs can help with dementia

by Julie Butcher on May 27, 2022

The power of personalised playlists in dementia care 

by Michelle Armstrong-Surgenor on April 22, 2022

Could live-in care be the right care option for you?

by Elder on March 29, 2022

Being a young carer

by Care Choices on March 16, 2022

How to choose the right stairlift

by Senior Stairlifts on October 18, 2021

Tips on how to design a dementia-friendly home

by Alison Hughes on September 16, 2021

How to care for seniors suffering from hearing loss

by London Hearing Specialist on June 22, 2021

Supporting a person with dementia to walk

by Beth Britton on June 2, 2021

My Life TV – a new approach to TV for People Living with Dementia

by Care Choices on April 21, 2021

Everything you need to know about Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)

by Donna Holmes on April 15, 2021

The importance of good nutrition and hydration for the elderly

by Dan Baker on March 29, 2021

Family care dilemmas: How to support a loved one who doesn’t want support

by Beth Britton on March 17, 2021

Why posture matters in the fight against pressure injuries

by Care Choices on November 19, 2020

The Importance of Respite Care

by Beth Britton on August 26, 2020

Protecting the vulnerable during power cuts

by Care Choices on October 14, 2019

What to do when a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia

by Stuart Wright on

Mental Stimulation is Everything: Apps that keep the Brain Ticking

by Care Choices on August 29, 2019

Deteriorating health? 5 fitness tips for older people

by Care Choices on July 4, 2019

Funding wheels for independence

by Care Choices on June 6, 2019

9 things to think about before deciding to care for your elderly parents

by Care Choices on May 22, 2019

How to talk to your relatives about dementia

by Care Choices on April 8, 2019

Reminiscence activities for dementia

by Care Choices on March 18, 2019

In memory of Elaine

by Care Choices on March 29, 2018