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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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30 years of Helping Hands
2019 marked our 30th birthday and we’re incredibly proud of the journey we have been on so far. From humble…
Baking a Difference | Easy-To-Follow Birthday Cake Recipe
Whipping up treats in the kitchen can do more than just create delicious and buttery goodness, it’s also a great…
30 tips on supporting young adults
Many people associate care companies with support for the elderly – usually those aged over 65 and over. Yet there…
10 Gifts to Buy Your Elderly Relative
Trying to establish the perfect gift for your elderly relative can sometimes be more challenging than we might think. Whether…
Living with Alzheimer’s
As one of the UK’s leading Dementia Home Care Specialists, we understand how the effects of this group of conditions…
Celebrating a birthday for someone living with dementia
With over 850,000 individuals in the UK living with dementia, there are more people than ever being diagnosed with the…
Helping Hands celebrates 30 years in home care
During May, Helping Hands Home Care will celebrate the company’s 30th year in providing quality care – with the help…
30 Tips on Dealing with Mental Health
This week, we’re acknowledging Mental Health Awareness Week. Organised by the Mental Health Foundation, it is designed to raise awareness…
Mobility exercises for the elderly
As time goes by, it’s inevitable that things change physically and mentally for all of us. Our memories start to…
Living with ME: Lucy’s Story
Lucy was a healthy and active teenager. A keen swimmer, member of a running club, hockey player and a volunteer…
Sweethearts Jerry and Ella share their story
Meet Jerry and Ella Charles. They found each other over 40 years ago when Jerry was a customer in Ella’s…
Hannah’s story: Living with cerebral palsy as a young adult
Meet Hannah, a bright and bubbly 27-year-old with a great sense of humour and positive outlook on life. She loves…