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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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Take a break over Easter with respite care
For many, Easter is a very special holiday and often one that evokes nostalgic memories of spending time with family…
Hot Cross Bun Recipe for Dementia
Forget the perfectly-portioned supermarket offerings this Easter and get stuck in with your very own homemade cinnamon hot cross buns,…
Jemma raises awareness for spinal muscular atrophy
On 13th April, Helping Hands customer Jemma Collins will be freefall abseiling from the ArcelorMittal Orbit in London’s Olympic Park.…
World Health Day: What Can We Do?
World Health Day takes place on April 7 each year, marking the anniversary of the date that the World Health…
How Charmaine gave a helping hand to Ben on his road to recovery
Charmaine, from our home care Barnet branch, has been working with Ben since the summer of 2017 and it’s been…
The gift of time this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate your wonderful mum, your aunt, your sister, your best friend and all of…
What Options Do You Have For Elderly Care In Richmond?
It’s not always easy to know if or when the time has come to find additional support for your loved…
Give Yourself A Break With Respite Care In Aylesbury
Once you start caring for a parent, family member or friend, you’re likely to hear of respite care. This type…
How To Organise Domiciliary Care In Bristol
Taking the time to understand your loved one’s needs and placing them at the centre of the decision-making process can…
Care Options For A Loved One With Dementia In Manchester
There’s no one-size fits all formula when it comes to dementia. Each family’s case is unique, requiring various levels of…
A regulated service vs a non-regulated service
What Are Regulated and Non-Regulated Care Services? We know that most of the families who need care need it quickly…
Great books to read to dementia patients
The stories within the pages of a book can help us to understand ourselves and the world around us. For…