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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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Respite care – a family lifeline
Being a full-time carer for a loved one can be exhausting and, at times, isolating. You may sometimes feel as…
Signs that your aging parents need help
Growing older, is, for most of us a fact of life. And one which does not necessarily come without its…
Dementia is more than just memory
When someone says the word ‘dementia’ to you, the first thing you’ll think of will probably be memory. While difficulties…
How a live-in carer can make you feel safe in your own home
While live-in care allows you to have the support you need within the comfort of your home, it’s also a…
Top 50 Best Places to Work
Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Helping Hands. Ensuring that we create a supportive environment,…
Talking about end of life options with loved ones
Having a conversation with a relative about how they want to spend their final stages of life is rarely easy.…
An emotional Remembrance Day for Lester
As Big Ben struck 11am on November 11th, millions of people gathered at memorial services across the country to pay…
Alternative benefits from receiving care
Though practical support is the bread and butter of home care, there are many other reasons a relative can benefit…
Looking for a care home
Live-in care provides round-the-clock support in the comfort of your own home with more benefits and freedom. There are…
Is your home suitable for live-in care?
For many people with elderly relatives, worrying about their wellbeing is only natural. Live in care enables those needing extra…
Home Care Day 2018 – Celebrating live-in care
For those living with advanced conditions such as dementia or recovering from hospital operations, the familiarity and comfort of the…
Home Care Day 2018 – Celebrating visiting care
Our visiting carers are at the heart of their local communities. From the hustle and bustle of London, to the…