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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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Swindon customer enjoys the ‘Greatest Day’ at Take That concert
Julie, a carer at the Swindon branch of Helping Hands, supports a young lady called Kirsty, who has autism. Kirsty’s…
Rainy day activities for you and your live-in carer
As the seasons start to change, the weather inevitably changes too. Long passed are the hazy days of summer, with…
Helping a customer with dementia in Basingstoke
One of the carers at the Basingstoke branch has gone above and beyond the call of duty for a customer…
Ways to celebrate your birthday with your carer
Celebrating a birthday is often full of a mixture of emotions. It’s lovely to see family and friends, be wished…
Why pets are the perfect companion for the elderly
There is very little that compares to the unconditional love of a pet. Whether they’re a loving Labrador, a purring…
Live-in Care Options for Elderly Couples
Whether you’ve shared your life together since your late teens or if you’ve met more recently, for many people, living…
How being a live-in carer changed my life
Angela Murison, a live-in carer who trained with us in April, talks about her experience so far at Helping Hands…
ME and Me: Naomi’s Story
Meet Naomi: a bright, adventurous and talented woman who studied for her PhD at Cambridge University. In 2006, Naomi suffered…
Tips for keeping cool in warmer weather
It’s that time of year again; the nights are longer, the weather is warmer and the barbeques are out in…
Living with Frontotemporal Dementia – Common Symptoms and Treatments
Last month, we began the first of our six-blog series on the different types of dementia and how you and…
Top tips on maintaining a healthy diet
Who doesn’t love chip shop chips with a slice of bread and butter for tea? Or jam roly-poly with custard…
Creative Activities with your Live In Carer
The need for live-in care can arise at any given time, sometimes without any prior warning. Whether you are not…