Talking them round to accept support Ways and means As our parents become elderly they can sometimes become more stubborn! They’ve had a wholelifetime of being […]

Recognising signs of a urinary tract infection – UTI. Quickly recognising the signs and symptoms of a UTI in yourself or a loved one can reduce […]

Respect Individual Autonomy: The caregiver: Involve the individual in decision-making process. Recognise that they take pride intheir independence and autonomy.The care recipient: Acknowledge the expertise and […]

Mobility and balance can become more of a challenge as age progresses. This may be due tosensory impairment, arthritis, reduced mobility, stiffness, and also can be […]

The value of genuine social interaction cannot be overstated. When we think back to theisolated days of the pandemic, we all knew people who were affected […]

Supporting people in the community who have decreased mobility and strength can be physicallydemanding for care givers, so knowing the key principles of safe moving and […]

This stayed with me from visiting the House of Memories in Liverpool a few years ago and I felt it would help a lot of people […]