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From dementia friendly days out to getting every penny of care funding you’re entitled to - our articles can help you get the most out of later life. Discover expert information on home care, care costs, and elderly living below.
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Readjusting to life after lockdown
As the government announced their plans to ease the lockdown measures over the coming months, it was the light at…
Helping Hands have been shortlisted as finalists for the Home Care Awards 2021
Helping Hands Home Care have been shortlisted as finalists for the Home Care Awards 2021. We have been nominated for…
Gentle exercises to support your balance
...gentle exercises and preparing nourishing food, our carers can take away the hassle. For more information, please call 0330 029…
Living a healthy life with limited mobility
It could be that you are coming to terms with adapting to life with limited mobility, or perhaps you are…
Living with Dementia: Supporting Your Loved One Following the COVID Vaccine
According to the Alzheimer’s Society 9 out of 10 deaths from coronavirus have been in people aged over 60. Due…
The benefits of cancer care at home
Life following a cancer diagnosis can be one of the toughest challenges that someone can face, but it is never…
Understanding the connection between physical and mental health
The body and the mind have often been seen as two separate entities, but when it comes to our overall…
Tips on making your home dementia friendly
Being in the familiarity of your own home can alleviate a lot of the worry that follows a dementia diagnosis.…
Tips on supporting elderly neighbours
There’s no question that modern life can be busy; the pressures of work and family often mean that our feet…
Living with dementia at Christmas
Christmas can be a very exciting time for many of us. Exchanging gifts, spending quality time with your nearest and…
Families putting off conversations about care
Only a third of people say they discussed relatives’ care needs at the right time. Only 15% know their relatives’…
Heroes old and new: celebrating those from the past and present
It’s probably a bit of an understatement to say, ‘what a year it’s been’, but it really has! COVID-19 has…