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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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My Christmas with Fred and Kath
10 December 2013 by Raminta On Christmas morning, Kath and Fred woke at their usual time and were very excited…
Sharon Wake, Northumberland
21 November 2013 I have worked in care since I was 16 years old and have always felt at home…
Shona Harris, Malaga, Spain
07 November 2013 My first experience as a Carer was many years ago in a lovely residential care home in…
Stephanie, Australia
My very first experience of “care work” was when I was 14 and spent a great deal of time with…
Hydration and Dignity
I have recently been involved in two events relating to hydration for the elderly. The first one was the launch…
Helping Hands sponsors Inspirational Carer at Women in Spinal Cord Injury Awards
Our Helping Hands Eastern Regional Manager, Karen Jackson was delighted to represent Helping Hands as a SIA partner and sponsor…
Falls Awareness Week 2013 – Monday 17 – Friday 21 June 2013
Falls Awareness Week 2013 – Monday 17 – Friday 21 June 2013 Helping Hands supports Age UK’s Falls Awareness Week…
Helping Hands recognises the challenges facing local families living with Dementia
Leading hourly visiting care and live-in homecare specialist Helping Hands brought their award winning training to families at the Greswolde…
Dementia care and GPS tags
20 May 2013 Dementia care and GPS tags By: Dr. Rekha Elaswarupu Recent report in The Telegraph that says dementia…
Stroke And Its Impact
By: Dr. Rekha Elaswarupu Stroke is one of the major conditions that can affect people over 65 years of age.…
Helping Hands Host Dementia Family Days
Read the following: Helping Hands are running Dementia family days to help to educate loved ones of Dementia sufferers, hosted…
Care Quality Commission report on Dementia
The Care Quality Commission published an update on the state of care in various health conditions as well as various…